Spices · powder

Black salt

Also called kala namak, Himalayan black salt

Indian volcanic rock salt, pinkish-grey when ground, with a sulphurous, eggy tang; essential in chaat, raita, jaljeera and chutneys.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodChaat masala

    Contains black salt, but adds amchur tang and cumin. (use 1.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchPani puri masala

    Black-salt funk plus mint, ginger and sourness. (use 1.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchSalt

    Salty but none of the sulphurous, eggy funk.

Cook with Black salt