Chaat masala fruit salad

Enjoy the explosion of flavors in this Chaat Masala Fruit Salad! A zesty blend of fruits with a hint of spice, perfect for a refreshing and tangy treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons carom seeds (ajowan)
• 4 dried red chiles (preferably Kashmiri or Thai chili peppers)
• 4 cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1 pinch asafoetida (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, freshly ground
• 4 cups whole red and green grapes
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 1 pear, diced
• 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
• 1 red apple, such as Gala, diced
• 2 large navel oranges
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 green Thai chili pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black salt powder

Instructions:

1. For making the chaat masala:
2. Combine all the spices starting from cumin up to mint in a spice grinder and process until they form a smooth powder. Alternatively, you can use a mortar and pestle for this step. Heat a dry skillet over low heat and toast the powdered spices until they become fragrant and turn slightly dark brown in color. Once ready, promptly transfer the spice mixture to a cool surface like a dish or parchment paper.
3. Combine the ground spice blend with the remaining spices from ginger to black pepper. Store the mixture in an airtight container until you are ready to use it. For the best flavor, try to use this blend within four weeks of preparing it.
4. For preparing the fruit salad:
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fruits starting from grapes and ending with apples.
6. Peel the oranges, cut them into segments, and add them to the bowl with the other fruits. Squeeze any remaining juice from the oranges over the fruits in the bowl.
7. Mix in the rest of the ingredients with the fruits in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until the fruits are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving. This fruit salad tastes best when consumed on the same day it is made.

Summary:

• Calories: 1189 kcal
• Fat: 5 g
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 301 g
• Potassium: 3546 mg
• Magnesium: 221 mg