What is the spice sprinkled on the outside of samosa?

Question

I've had samosa at many Indian restaurants and some restaurants sprinkle a spice on the outside of the samosa. I can't place it...it's almost like a salty flavour. Does anyone know what the spice or spice mixture is?

Answer 1

It's chaat masala.

Answer 2

It is chaat masala:

is a masala, or spice mix, typically consisting of amchoor (dried mango powder), cumin, black salt, coriander, dried ginger, salt, black pepper,asafoetida and red pepper. Chaat masala has a pungent smell and tastes sweet, sour and pungent.

CHAAT MASALA recipe

Ingredients

   1 tbsp cumin seeds  

   1 tbsp black peppercorns  

   5 cloves  

   1/2 tbsp dried mint leaves  

   2 1/2 tbsp dried mango powder [amchur]  

   1/4 tsp asafoetida powder  

   1 tsp chilli powder  

   1 tsp ginger powder  

   1 tbsp rock salt  

   2 tsp sea salt  

   1/4 tsp tartaric acid



Method

Lightly roast all the ingredients except the salts in a wide pan over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add the salts and grind all the spices while they are still a bit warm in a coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container.

Answer 3

yes it is.