Chaat Masala – 50-Year Family Recipe Spice Blend

Chaat Masala is the finishing spice blend of Pakistani street food — a tangy, complex powder built on black salt, lemon salt and freshly ground white cumin that transforms ordinary dishes into something memorable.

The Secret Behind Pakistan's Most Loved Chaats

This isn't just another spice mix from a grocery shelf. Shahida's Chaat Masala is built on a 50-year family recipe — freshly ground in small batches to preserve the bold, complex flavour that commercial blends simply can't replicate.

Flavour Profile

Tangy · Bold · Aromatic — a sharp hit of lemon salt leads into the savoury, mineral depth of black salt and white cumin, with warming notes of coriander, cinnamon, and a real backbone of heat from red chilli. Tangy first, with a medium warmth behind it. Concentrated — a little goes further than you'd expect.

Perfect For

Chaat · Papri Chaat · Dahi Baray · Fruit Chaat · Chana Chaat · Fries · Samosa · Street Food · Raita · Grilled Meats · Eggs

Ingredients

Red Chilli, Salt, Coriander Seeds, White Cumin, Black Salt, Lemon Salt, Cinnamon, Cloves

Eight ingredients. No fillers. No anti-caking agents. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

All ingredients are halal by nature. No alcohol. No non-halal derivatives.

Freshly Ground Changes Everything

Commercial chaat masalas sit in a warehouse for months before they reach your shelf. The cumin goes flat. The whole point of the blend — that sharp, complex, tangy punch — dulls over time. Ours is ground in small batches and packed immediately. The difference is not subtle. Start with ½ teaspoon per serving and sprinkle on after cooking, since heat flattens the sourness.

Better Together

Dust Chaat Masala over Imli Chutney-dressed chaat for the full street-food experience, or sprinkle it over fruit or dahi baray with a drizzle of imli sauce. Get all three Shahida's Kitchen essentials — both chutneys plus Chaat Masala — in the Starter Bundle and save PKR 300.

Learn More

What chaat masala is made of — all eight ingredients explained →

Chaat Masala: what it is and how to use it →

How to make chaat at home: the complete guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does chaat masala cost in Pakistan? (Chaat masala price)
Shahida's Kitchen Chaat Masala costs PKR 450 for 100g, delivered nationwide across Pakistan. Mass-market sachets cost less, but typically rely on fillers and anti-caking agents; ours is freshly ground from eight real ingredients — black salt and lemon salt doing the work, nothing bulking out the jar.

Is chaat masala spicy?
Moderately. Ours is a medium-heat blend — sour and savoury notes lead, with a genuine warmth from red chilli behind them. Most adults find it comfortable; for children, start with a small pinch.

Chaat masala kis cheez se banta hai? (What's in it?)
Recipes vary from cook to cook — ours is red chilli, salt, coriander, white cumin, black salt, lemon salt, cinnamon and cloves: eight real ingredients, no fillers, no anti-caking agents, no artificial preservatives.

How much should I use?
Start with about half a teaspoon per serving, sprinkled on just before serving. It's concentrated — especially the black salt — so a little goes a long way.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from sunlight and moisture. Seal tightly after use.

Net Wt: 100g | Made in Pakistan | Halal