Homemade Chai Masala Powder Recipe | Perfect Spice Blend for Indian Tea

28 Aug Homemade Chai Masala Powder Recipe | Perfect Spice Blend for Indian Tea

Last Updated on November 24, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Homemade Chai Masala Powder Recipe | Perfect Spice Blend for Indian Tea with step wise pictorial and video method is here.

Chai, which we call tea in English is something, without which, the life of people in India comes to stand still.

Not just of a daily routine, but chai has become a part of our culture. Either you are having your breakfast or evening time, either some guests have come to you or you are gossiping with your old mate, either it’s too cold or too hot, tea is something attached to us as an inseparable part of life.

So if chai is something which carries so much of importance in our life, why not to make it more tasty, more flavoured and more healthy ! And this is only possible with the help of chai ka masala.

This masala is something which takes the taste and aroma of your simple cup of tea to another level.

Tea is when made by adding this masala, it has so many health benefits due to the presence of some spices and herbs in chai ka masala.

Health benefits of masale wali chai (made with chai ka masala)

1.Ginger(sonth), cinnamon and cardamom present in this masala are rich in antioxidants and they contain certain compounds that prevent certain types of cancer.

2. If feeling bloated, a cup of hot and strong cup masala chai is of great help. It can enhance digestion by stimulating your gastrointestinal system.

3. sipping masala chai is a great help for women to cope up PMS pain too. It balances their hormones.

4. The spices in chai introduced through this masala also stimulate pancreatic enzymes and digestion too. It also helps in boosting our metabolism.

5. It minimizes the risk of type 2 diabetes by regulating the healthy blood sugar levels. those who drink masala chai on regular basis can control their sugar cravings up to greater extent.

6. When you serve a cup of hot masala chai to a person suffering from bad cold, it not only warms up his body and makes him feel refreshed but also gives his immunity a boost to work against cold.

7. Being a stimulant, a cup of chai made with this masala can boost your energy levels too. So begin your day with masala chai.

STEPWISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF HOMEMADE CHAI MASALA POWDER RECIPE

Add all the ingredients mentioned the list of ingredients in recipe card below at the end of the post in a pan.

Roast them on low heat for 2 minutes or until they turn aromatic.

When cool completely, grind them to a fine fine.

Chai Ka masala is ready. 

HOW MUCH TO ADD AND SHELF LIKE OF CHAI KA MASALA?

Use 1/8th tsp for one cup of tea. you have a choice to add extra if love strong flavour. let this chai ka masala boil with other ingredients needed to make tea like tea leaves and sugar. Enjoy your hot cup of masala chai with the snacks of your choice.

Store it in an airtight container. It will stay good for about 3 months.

Homemade Chai Masala Powder Recipe – Recipe card

Homemade Chai Masala Powder Recipe | Perfect Spice Blend for Indian Tea

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Chai Ka masala is something which takes the taste and aroma of your simple cup of tea to another level.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Course Condiment

Cuisine Indian

Servings 25 Gram

Ingredients

  

• 10 g 10–12 pods or 2 tsp Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
• 4 g 2 pods or 1 tsp Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
• 5 g 10–12 or 1 tsp Cloves (Laung)
• 5 g 1 tsp Black Peppercorns (Kali Mirch)
• 5 g 1 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
• 8 g 1 tbsp or 2 pieces Dry Ginger (Saunth)
• 2 g 1/4 piece or 1/4 tsp grated Nutmeg (Jaiphal)
• 3 g 2 small pieces or 1/2 tsp Mace (Javitri)
• 5 g 1 tsp powder or 1-inch piece Mulethi (Licorice Root)
• 2 g 1 star or 1/2 tsp: Star Anise (Chakri Phool)
• 5 g 4 sticks Dry Tulsi Seeds (Holy Basil seeds)

Instructions

 

• Add all the ingredients in a pan.
• Roast them on low heat for 2 minutes or until they turn aromatic.
• When cool completely, grind them to a fine fine.
• Your chai Ka masala is ready. Isn't that so easy.

Notes

 

1. You can dry roast all the ingredients for a couple of minutes before grinding.
2. If roasting, then grind them only after they turn completely cool.
3. Some people do like to add nutmeg, dry basil leaves, fennel seeds  and saffron along with given ingredients. we didn't add but if you like, you can try.