Homemade Chai Masala Powder Recipe | Perfect Spice Blend for Indian Tea
Chai Ka masala is something which takes the taste and aroma of your simple cup of tea to another level.
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
- You can dry roast all the ingredients for a couple of minutes before grinding.
- If roasting, then grind them only after they turn completely cool.
- 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.