Surati Locho Masala Powder
Want to make your homemade Surati Locho taste just like street food from Surat? This flavor-packed Locho Masala Powder is the ultimate topping you need! With a blend of roasted spices and tangy seasonings, it adds that irresistible spicy-tangy punch not only to locho but also to snacks like kachoris, pakoras, and fries.
🌿 Ingredients for Locho Masala Powder
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3 tbsp Coriander Seeds
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6–8 Dry Red Chilies
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1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
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1 tsp Black Peppercorns
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1 tsp Fennel Seeds
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1 Cinnamon Stick (1 inch piece)
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4 Cloves
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1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (for color)
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1 tsp Dry Mango Powder (Amchur)
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1 tsp Black Salt
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½ tsp Turmeric Powder
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½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder
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¼ tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
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1 tsp Regular Salt (optional)
👩🍳 Preparation Method
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Heat a pan and dry roast coriander, cumin, fennel, black pepper, red chilies, cloves, and cinnamon on low flame until they release aroma.
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Allow the roasted spices to cool fully.
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Grind into a fine masala powder using a blender.
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Add Kashmiri chili powder, amchur, black salt, turmeric, ginger powder, hing, and regular salt. Mix everything well.
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Store in an airtight container – stays fresh for 2–3 months.
✅ How to Use
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Sprinkle 1–2 tsp of this masala over freshly steamed Surati Locho before serving for that authentic street-style taste.
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Perfect as a seasoning for kachoris, pakoras, sev, fries, sandwiches, or chaat.
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Adds a spicy-tangy zing to any snack instantly.
