Chai Masala (Tea Spice Powder)

Name: Chai Masala (Tea Spice Powder)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 75
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5 g Cloves; 10 g Green Cardamom; 5 g Black Peppercorns; 10 g Fennel Seeds; 5 g Cinnamon Stick; 10 g Liquorice (Mulethi); 1 tsp Nutmeg (Coarse Ground); 2 Bay Leaves; 10 g Dry Ginger Powder

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

Prep Time

5min

Cook Time

15min

Total Time

20min

IndianSpice BlendVegetarianVeganDairy-FreeGluten-Free

This winter snuggle in your blankets with a hot cup of brewed black or creamy spicy tea. Chai Masala is a blend of spices that is warming, yet mild enough to enjoy all day and perfect for those with a sensitive immune system!

Ingredients

75 Servings

5g
Cloves
10g
Green Cardamom
5g
Black Peppercorns
10g
Fennel Seeds
5g
Cinnamon Stick
10g
Liquorice (Mulethi)
1tsp
Nutmeg (Coarse Ground)
2
Bay Leaves
10g
Dry Ginger Powder

Method

Place a heavy-bottomed pan on low to medium flame.
Add cloves, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, cinnamon sticks, liquorice, nutmeg and bay leaves.
Dry roast for 5-8 minutes till they change its colour and a nice aromatic flavour arises.
Keep stirring constantly to avoid the burning of spices.
Turn off the flame.
Immediately transfer the spices to a plate and let it cool completely.
Transfer the spices to a mixer and coarsely grind.
Now add dry ginger powder to the grinder and make a fine powder of the spices.
Store in an airtight container preferably a glass bottle.

Tips & Tricks

For 2 cups of tea use 0.25 tsp of tea masala.
Do not roast spices on high flame.
The Chai Masala has a longer shelf life if stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool dark place.
For the best flavours, consume chai masala within 3-4 months.