Chai Masala powder | Best Chai Masala Powder Recipe | चाय मसाला पाउडर | masala chai spice mix
Course: MasalaCuisine: IndianDifficulty: EasyPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
8
minutesTotal time
13
minutesIngredients
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.
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