Masala Chai Spice Mix

Masala Tea Powder or Chai Masala is a mix of warming whole spices, rose petals, and fennel seeds which are added to Indian milk tea or Masala Chai to make it more flavourful. Here is how to make it at home.

Course: Basics

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 23kcal

Author: Neha Mathur

Masala tea powder is a mix of warming whole spices, rose petals, and fennel seeds which are added to Indian milk tea or Masala Chai to make it more flavourful. Here is how to make it at home.

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Equipment

Grinder

Ingredients

¼ cup whole cloves
¼ cup whole green cardamoms
3 whole cinnamon sticks crushed
¼ cup whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoon dried rose petals
2 tablespoon fennel seeds/saunf
2 tablespoon dry ginger powder
1 whole nutmeg crushed

Instructions

Add ¼ cup whole cloves, ¼ cup whole green cardamom, 3 whole cinnamon sticks (crushed), ¼ cup whole black peppercorns, 2 tbsp dried rose petals, 2 tbsp fennel seeds, 2 tbsp dry ginger powder, and 1 whole nutmeg (crushed) to the small jar of a high-speed grinder.
Grind to make a coarse powder.
Store the masala tea powder in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Use ½ tsp powder per cup of masala chai.

Notes

Do not grind the spices to a fine powder. When ground too fine, the spices tend to seep through in the tea even after straining.

Make a batch good enough to last 15 days for the best flavor.

Store this tea powder masala in an airtight container and use a clean dry spoon to take it out.

Use ½ tsp of this chai masala powder per cup of tea. If you like your tea spicier, you can increase the quantity.

Dry roast the spices before grinding for a more robust masala.

Reduce the amount of pepper if you don't like the chai masala powder too peppery and hot.

You can skip adding any o the mentioned ingredients if they are not available or you are not fond of them.

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