Preparation time
- Total: Approximately 30 minutes
- Preparation: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
- 1/4 cup Cloves (Laung)
- 1/4 cup Dry ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns
- 2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
Instructions
- To begin making Chai ka Masala, place a pan on medium heat
- Add cloves, cardamom, black peppercorns and cinnamon, one by one, in no particular order
- Dry roast the spices on medium heat for a couple of minutes until they release a roasted aroma
- Turn off the heat and transfer the spices to a plate and allow them to cool
- Once the spices have cooled, add the dried ginger powder, nutmeg powder and blend the roasted spice mixture in a blender to a smooth powder
- Your Chai ka Masala is ready
- Transfer the masala to an airtight container and store it for 4 to 6 months in a glass jar in the freezer and use and when required
- Add 1/4 teaspoon Chai Masala powder to make 2 cups of Chai (Tea)
- Adjust the masala to suit your taste
- If you like black tea, then add a pinch and if you are making tea along with milk then 1/4 teaspoon for two cups would give you a mild flavor
- Every Chai lover has a preference in their ways the tea has to be made, so go ahead and experiment and enjoy this delicious Chai Masala
Other informations
The table below shows servings values and other necessary informations.
- Servings
- Cuisine
- Course
- Diet
- 4
- Goan Recipes
- Lunch
- High Protein Non Vegetarian