Chai Masala powder | Best Chai Masala Powder Recipe | चाय मसाला पाउडर | masala chai spice mix

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Chai Masala powder | Best Chai Masala Powder Recipe | चाय मसाला पाउडर | masala chai spice mix
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Chai Masala powder | Best Chai Masala Powder Recipe | चाय मसाला पाउडर | masala chai spice mix

Recipe by ChandniCourse: MasalaCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

8

minutes
Total time

13

minutes

Ingredients

  • Green Cardomom (Elaichi)

  • Black Cardomom (Kali elaichi)

  • Black Pepper (Kali Mirch)

  • Cloves (Laung)

  • Cinammon sticks (Dalchini)

  • Nutmeg (Jaiphal)

  • Dry Ginger Powder (Saunth)

  • Star Anise (Chakra Phool)

  • Mace (Javitri)

Directions

  • We are roasting the spices in two batches.
  • In first batch add Cardomom, Black Cardomom, Black Pepper, Cloves and Cinnamon.
  • Roast for 3 minutes on low flame.
  • Remove in a plate to cool.
  • In the second batch, add star anise, Nutmeg, Mace and dry ginger.
  • Roast them for 3-5 minutes on low flame.
  • Remove in the same plate to cool.
  • Using Mortar and pestle crush the nutmeg into pieces.
  • In a mixer Grinder, crush all the spices to the coarse powder.
  • Don’t make it Fine.
  • Masala is ready.
  • Add it to the tea one boil before switching off the flame. Else the masala will lose its aroma and taste.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Roasting increases the shelf life of masala powder.
  • Roasting releases natural oils in the spice.
  • Roasting removes moisture in the spices so that grinding becomes easy.