Secret Chai Masala Powder Recipe
Learn how to make an aromatic, café-style homemade Chai Masala powder packed with flavorful Indian spices and a special immunity-boosting touch. This blend enhances the taste and fragrance of your everyday cup of tea, keeping you warm, energetic, and refreshed. Easily store it in an airtight container to enjoy flavorful masala chai all season long.
Ingredients
- For Chai Masala Powder:
- Green Cardamom (इलायची) – 20 grams / 3 tbsp
- Black Peppercorns (काली मिर्च) – 1 tbsp / 10 grams
- Cloves (लौंग) – 1 tbsp / 5–10 grams
- Cinnamon Stick (दालचीनी - crushed) – 10 grams
- Fennel Seeds / Aniseed (सौंफ) – 2 tbsp
- Black Cardamom (बड़ी इलायची) – 4 pieces
- Nutmeg (जायफल) – 1 whole
- Dry Ginger Powder (सौंफ / सोंठ पाउडर) – 4 tbsp
- Basil Leaves / Tulsi (तुलसी के पत्ते / तुलसी मंजरी) – 1 tbsp
- For Making 1 Cup of Masala Tea:
- Water – 1 cup
- Tea Powder (चाय पत्ती) – 1.5 tsp
- Sugar (चीनी) – 1.5 tbsp (or to taste)
- Milk – 1 cup
- Prepared Chai Masala Powder – 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prepare and Dry Roast Spices
Lightly dry roast the whole spices (green cardamom, black peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and black cardamom) in a pan for a couple of minutes on low heat to release their essential oils and remove any moisture. Turn off the heat.
- Crush & Add Extra Ingredients
Break the nutmeg and dry ginger into smaller pieces. Add them along with the basil/tulsi leaves and roasted spices.
- Grind to Powder
Allow all the ingredients to cool down completely. Transfer them to a mixer-grinder jar and grind them into a fine or semi-coarse powder.
- Store
Let the freshly ground chai masala cool completely, then store it in an airtight glass or plastic container at room temperature for up to 4 months.
- Brewing the Chai
To brew a cup of masala tea, boil 1 cup of water with tea powder and sugar. Add milk and a pinch (1/4 to 1/2 tsp) of the prepared chai masala powder. Simmer well, strain into cups, and serve hot!