Chai Masala Powder (Masala Tea Powder)
User Reviews
4.7
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 medium-sized bottle
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Calories
237 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
Chai Masala Powder (Masala Tea Powder)
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Indian Masala Tea Powder or Chai Spice is a homemade fragrant and potent chai spice mix made with whole spices and herbs. Make an authentic cup of Indian Chai with this homemade chai masala powder.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces dry ginger root about 1.5 inches or ¼ cup dry ginger powder (ground ginger)
- 1.5 nutmeg (jaiphal)
- 2 tablespoons green cardamom - 10 grams
- 7 to 8 cinnamon sticks - about 2 to 3 inches sticks
- 1 to 1.25 tablespoons cloves - 5 grams
- 3 tablespoons fennel seeds (saunf)
- ¾ cup chopped dried lemon grass
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns - optional
- ¼ cup dry rose petals - optional
- ½ cup dry holy basil (dry tulsi leaves) - optional
Instructions
- First grind the dry ginger pieces in a spice-grinder, coffee grinder or in a sturdy mixer-grinder.
- Next grind the nutmeg together with the ground ginger powder.If using pre-made ginger powder (ground ginger) then simply mix it with the rest of the ground spices.
- Finally add the cloves, green cardamoms, cinnamon sticks, lemon grass leaves, fennel seeds to the already ground ginger and nutmeg.
- Grind again to a fine or semi-fine powder.
- Transfer to a glass bottle or a BPA free plastic bottle. Cover tightly and store in a dry cool place in the kitchen or keep the air-tight jar in the refrigerator.
- Use the Masala Tea Powder as needed, whenever you make an Indian chai.
- Around ¼ teaspoon chai masala powder is perfect for 2 cups of Indian masala chai. Though you can add ½ teaspoon for a more fragrant and spiced chai.
Notes
- The approximate nutrition info is for the entire Masala Tea Powder made with this recipe and excludes black peppercorns, rose petals and holy basil leaves.
- Ingredients:
- Ingredients:
- Instructions:
- Instructions:
- 2 tablespoons dry ginger powder
- 1 nutmeg
- ¼ cup green cardamoms, 20 grams
- First grind the nutmeg and cardamom in a spice-grinder, coffee grinder or a mixer-grinder.
- Take the finely ground spices in a bowl. Add the ground dry ginger powder. Mix thoroughly to get an even mixture.
- Store the simple and basic chai masala tea powder in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
966mg
(28%)
Fiber
25g
(100%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.2mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2mg
Vitamin B6
0.2mg
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Vitamin E
1mg
Vitamin K
12µg
Calcium
565mg
(57%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
43µg
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Magnesium
157mg
Phosphorus
186mg
Zinc
3mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1medium-sized bottle
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 2mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 12µg | |
| Calcium | 565mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 43µg | |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 157mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | |
| Zinc | 3mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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