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Chef Ranveer Brar shared his simple yet flavorful chaat masala recipe on Masterchef India, highlighting its appetite-stimulating and metabolism-boosting benefits. The recipe, featuring coriander, black pepper, cumin, fennel, and amchoor, is supported by studies showing the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of its key ingredients, which can aid in weight management and disease prevention.
Chef Ranveer Brar is known for his unique art of story-teling around food, ingredients, and dishes. He uses the same story telling on television shows too. In one of the episodes of Masterchef India, he shared his chaat masala recipe with an anecdote and made with minimal spices, it sounded to be a must try.
Scroll down to read the recipes and its benefits.Ingredients required4 tbsp coriander seeds, 4 tbsp black pepper, 8 tbsp cumin seeds, 5 tbsp fennel seeds, and 2 tbsp amchoor powder.Step 1Heat a pan and add coriander seeds.Step 2Add black pepper and cumin seeds. Dry roast for 2 minutes.Step 3Next, add fennel seeds and continue to roast for 2 minutes.Step 4Let the spices cool down and add amchoor powder. Mix well.Step 5Blend well to a fine powder. Sieve it once again. Store in an airtight jar and sprinkle on savoury dishes, as desired.
Benefits of chaat masalaComponents such as amchoor (dried mango powder) and asafoetida stimulate taste buds and promote appetite, which can be helpful in cases of appetite loss. It is also said that spices like black pepper increase metabolism by their thermogenic effect, which can support weight management.
What does the study say?According to a study titled Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Polyphenols and Their Nutraceutical Value against Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, coriander seeds contain polyphenols and flavonoids that act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation. These properties help protect against chronic diseases like neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and arthritis by neutralizing oxidative stress. Another study states that coriander seed extracts have shown potential in reducing obesity, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome by lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, and improving lipid profiles. And when it comes to black pepper, a study by PMC states that black pepper improves blood lipid profiles by reducing total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, especially in overweight and obese individuals. It also enhances antioxidant enzymes and lowers inflammation markers like C-reactive protein. And cumin seeds are said to contain compounds like cuminaldehyde that exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and neuroprotective effects.Images Courtesy: Instagram and istock
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