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Chai Masala, Tea Masala

Chai masala

1kcal
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Chai masala is a fragrant Indian spice blend used to make masala chai. Made with cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and pepper, this easy homemade blend adds warmth and aroma to every cup of chai and can be customized to suit your taste.
Servings 100 servings
Course Spice Blend
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Black Cardamoms
  • 1 tbsp Green Cardamoms
  • 4 inch Cinnamon Stick or 1 tbsp Cinnamon Powder
  • 4 tbsp Ginger Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns optional, adds heat

Method

  1. Add the whole spices, black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and cinnamon stick (if using), to a spice grinder.
    Chai Masala, Tea Masala
  2. Grind until the spices form a fine powder.
    Chai Masala, Tea Masala
  3. Add the powdered spices (ginger powder and cinnamon powder if using).
    Chai Masala, Tea Masala
  4. Pulse the grinder briefly again to combine everything evenly.
    Chai Masala, Tea Masala

Nutrition

Calories1kcalCarbohydrates0.3gProtein0.04gFat0.02gSaturated Fat0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat0.01gMonounsaturated Fat0.003gSodium0.2mgPotassium6mgFiber0.1gSugar0.01gVitamin A1IUVitamin C0.03mgCalcium2mgIron0.1mg

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