I am always curious about new ingredients
I saw this "black salt" in a recipe so I got some
I've tried it on it's own
Most unusual
It tastes like very salty boiled eggs
Maybe it's got sulphur in
Anyone else used it?
I got mine for a tamarind chutney

Never used it myself I must say but if anyone is curious heres a description:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_salt

Hi Jethro
         I think I will end up throwing most of the packet away.
Put it down to experience.
More specifically, the smell is like stink bombs

Hi Haldi
This stuff is essential for making chaats, a bit like hing the smell dissipates on cooking but its better to err on the side of caution... Know what you mean about stink bombs tho
Matt

i'm currently pondering "seasoning" in a curry having compared my efforts with the real McCoy BIR TA.

the owner at my local Asian store suggested this "black salt" as a potential candidate. he sells a lot of it.

it's quite a strange taste (due to the sulfide) and not one i'd associate with BIR. but given the taste will change during cooking who knows!

i'm thinking of adding it as a pinch towards the end of cooking.

has anyone else had any experiences with it.

Quote from: JerryM on July 29, 2009, 04:35 PM
has anyone else had any experiences with it.

The only thing I've used it for in the past is to make chat masala.