Chai ka Masala Recipe (Indian Tea Masala Powder)
Chai Ka Masala (Masala Tea Powder, Masala Chai Spice Mix, Chai Masala, Tea Masala) is an Indian spice mix made using whole spices, dried rose petals, and fennel seeds. It is added to Indian milk tea to make it strong and flavorful. Here is how to make it at home.
Servings: 0.75 cup
Equipment
- Grinder or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 25 grams whole cloves (laung)
- 25 grams whole green cardamoms (hari elaichi)
- 25 grams whole cinnamon sticks (dalchini) crushed
- 25 grams whole black peppercorns (kali mirch)
- 2 grams dried rose petals
- 15 grams fennel seeds (saunf)
- 10 grams dry ginger powder (saunth)
- 1 whole nutmeg (jaiphal) crushed
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a spice grinder, coffee grinder, or food processor.
- Grind to a coarse powder, with a texture like coarse sand or cracked peppercorns, not a fine powder.
- Transfer to an airtight container and use as desired.
If you want an even more robust masala, dry roast the spices for 3-4 minutes on medium heat before grinding.
It is essential to coarsely grind the spices. If the powder is fine, it will seep into the tea, and you’ll get a mouthful of spice powder as you sip.
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Notes
Use ½ tsp of this masala tea powder per cup of tea. If you like your tea stronger, you can increase the quantity.
Reduce the amount of pepper if you don't like the chai masala powder too peppery.
You can skip adding any of the mentioned ingredients if they are not available or if you are not fond of them.
Nutrition
Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
