Chat Masala Grade: Food

Zingy, tangy and slightly hot, chat masala is an Indian spice mix that adds a boost of flavor to a variety of dishes. The powdery spice gets its distinctive flavor from black salt. Sometimes used as a spice in cooking, chat masala is most often sprinkled as a garnish on salads, chats (savory Indian-style snacks), drinks like Indian-style lemonade and meals like curries and dals.