In an episode of the Big Bang Theory, Sheldon says “everything is better with Bluetooth”. The same is true of Chaat Masala, this spice mix makes everything taste better. Specially many cocktails.

Here is a recipe from Archana’s Kitchen. It is common to make your own version of chaat masala, to tweak the spice mix to your liking. Each store and street vendor takes pride in their custom version.

Shan makes the best packaged version of chaat masala, which you can buy from your local Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi grocery store, or online.

The secret to their greatness is likely quality sourcing, and not any secret percentage of spices used, which Shan’s web page helpfully lists:

• Salt
• Red Chili
• Paprika
• Coriander
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Aniseed
• Long Pepper
• Cumin
• Green Cardamom
• Black Pepper
• Dried Mango Powder a.k.a aamchoor
• Clove
• Carom
• Citric Acid
• Maltodextrin
• Sugar
• Canola Oil
• Silicon Dioxide.