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Authentic Masala Chai Recipe
Delicious and authentic homemade masala chai recipe, made with homemade masala mix (spice mix)! A simple and versatile spiced tea recipe, perfect for breakfast!EASY - Very easy. The spice mix is very versatile as well. Good quality tea is recommended for best results. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 118 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
Indian , Sri Lankan
Ingredients
Spice mix (masala mix for the chai) - Makes about 1 ¼ cups
- 40 g green cardamom pods whole pods, ¼ + ⅛ cup
- 20 g cinnamon quills Ceylon cinnamon is best, but cassia is fine in a pinch too, about 3 quills
- 20 g whole black peppercorns 2 tbsp
- 20 g whole cloves 6 - 8 tsp
- 10 g whole fennel seeds 4 tsp
- ½ nutmeg
- 20 g ground ginger 2 tbsp
Masala chai - For 2 people
- 480 mL water 2 cups
- 15 g good quality loose leaf black tea Assam tea or black tea
- 2 tsp spice mix
- 240 mL whole milk 2% milk is fine too, 1 cup
- Honey or sugar to sweeten to taste
Instructions
Spice mix
- Place all the spices (except for the ground ginger) in a dry non-stick pan.
- Heat over medium heat, and keep moving the spices in the pan until they are fragrant. The time will depend on the heat of your stove, and how fast it heats up.
- Remove the spices from the pan and place them in a bowl or plate.
- In batches, process the whole spices in a spice blender until completely ground.
- Place the ground spices in a large jar or bowl and add the ground ginger. Whisk until the ginger is mixed through.
- Keep the spice mix in an airtight container, preferably a glass jar.
Cup of Yum
Masala chai
- Place the water, tea, and spice mix in a saucepan.
- Close the lid and bring the water to a boil. When the water is at a boil, remove the lid and adjust the heat of your stove to allow the tea to simmer for about 4 - 5 minutes.
- Stir in the milk, and increase the heat to allow the tea to come to a simmer again. Let it simmer for about 1 minute.
- Strain the tea out of your spiced tea, and add sugar or honey to sweeten to your liking.
- Optional - froth the masala chai using a frothing wand.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version - simply replace the milk with a plant based milk of your choice. However, if you'd like to froth your chai, then make sure to use a barista quality plant based milk.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1mug
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
278IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1mug | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.