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Chai Masala Powder
Chai Masala Powder is a fragrant blend of green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, fennel seed, cassia cinnamon, ground ginger, black cardamom, and grated nutmeg. This coarse spice mix is designed to flavor Indian masala chai by adding warmth and aromatic depth. It is prepared by blending all ingredients into a powder and is best used fresh to maximize its bold, spicy notes in tea.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories:
366 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Indian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% 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.