Kala Namk “Black” Sea Salt
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Traditional salt used in northern Indian cookery.
Black salt is a pinkish colored salt infused with sulfurous herbs and spices. The distinct flavor of this salt is what makes it unique from table salt and sea salt.
Use it with
Black salt is a pinkish colored salt infused with sulfurous herbs and spices. The distinct flavor of this salt is what makes it unique from table salt and sea salt.
Use it with
Culinary Use
• It is used as a condiment in preparing various chaats, raitha, chutneys, etc.
• It is also used as a key ingredient in preparing snacks like the mint-flavored pani puri.
• Many Indian deep-fried snacks use black salt as a flavoring agent. It is sprinkled on top of the snacks to lend its characteristic sulphurous sour flavor.
• Various brands of chaat masala available in the market have black salt as the main ingredient along with other spices.
How To Store
• The salt tends to moisten faster due to hydration. So, once the pack is opened, store it in a dry vacuum container of glass or plastic.
• Always close the container tightly after every use.
• Do not use a wet spoon to remove the salt from the container; else it will form into lumps.
Health Benefits
• Since the sodium level in black salt is less as compared to table salt, it is prescribed to patients with high blood pressure or those on low salt diets.
• It is also known for comforting intestinal gas trouble.
• Black salt is considered as a cooling spice in Ayurveda, and thus helps treat heartburn.
• It is used as a laxative and digestive aid.
• It is used as a condiment in preparing various chaats, raitha, chutneys, etc.
• It is also used as a key ingredient in preparing snacks like the mint-flavored pani puri.
• Many Indian deep-fried snacks use black salt as a flavoring agent. It is sprinkled on top of the snacks to lend its characteristic sulphurous sour flavor.
• Various brands of chaat masala available in the market have black salt as the main ingredient along with other spices.
How To Store
• The salt tends to moisten faster due to hydration. So, once the pack is opened, store it in a dry vacuum container of glass or plastic.
• Always close the container tightly after every use.
• Do not use a wet spoon to remove the salt from the container; else it will form into lumps.
Health Benefits
• Since the sodium level in black salt is less as compared to table salt, it is prescribed to patients with high blood pressure or those on low salt diets.
• It is also known for comforting intestinal gas trouble.
• Black salt is considered as a cooling spice in Ayurveda, and thus helps treat heartburn.
• It is used as a laxative and digestive aid.