Chai Masala Powder
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
Chai Masala Powder
Description
The recipe for Chai Masala Powder calls for a combination of green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, fennel seed, cassia cinnamon, ground ginger, black cardamom, and freshly grated nutmeg. These spices are blended into a coarse powder, which serves as a foundational mix for traditional Indian masala chai. The presence of both green and black cardamom along with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg creates a complex and aromatic profile.
This spice blend is mixed and stored in an airtight container for up to one month, preserving its freshness. The recipe suggests using about 1/4 teaspoon of this powder per cup of masala chai, imparting a balanced yet robust flavor to the tea.
Chai masala powder is used primarily as a tea flavoring ingredient; it brings a warm, spiced quality to hot beverages and could also inspire other culinary uses where a warm spice mix is appropriate.
Given the delicate nature of ground spices losing potency over time, this recipe advises against preparing large quantities at once to keep the masala fresh and flavorful for daily use.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup green cardamom aka Elaichi
- 2 tablespoon cloves aka Laung
- 2 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed saunf
- 6 inch cassia cinnamon aka Dalchini
- 3 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon black cardamom about 11, Moti Elaichi
- 1 nutmeg grated
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Grate the nutmeg. Then, blend to make a coarse powder.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a month.
- Use 1/4 tsp of this powder for each cup of Indian masala chai.
Notes
- Prepare only small batches of the chai masala powder to ensure freshness and maximum flavor.
- Grate the nutmeg fresh before blending to retain the strongest aroma and taste.
- Store the powder in an airtight container and use within a month for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1388mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 33g | 132% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 529mg | 53% |
| Iron | 16mg | 89% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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