Homemade Chai Masala
Homemade Chai Masala
Ingredients
- 10 grams cinnamon sticks
- 10 grams green cardamom
- 5 grams cloves
- 5 grams black peppercorns
- 5 grams star anise
- 5 grams fennel seeds
- 10 grams dry ginger powder
Instructions
- 1
Add all the whole spices (cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, star anise, and fennel seeds) to a dry pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Roast the whole spices on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they become fragrant. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Transfer the roasted spices to a plate and allow them to cool completely. This will take approximately 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Once the spices have cooled, transfer them to a grinder along with the dry ginger powder.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Grind the mixture to a fine powder. If desired, you can sieve the powder for an even finer texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Store the homemade chai masala in an airtight container. It can be stored for up to 3 months.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
To use, add 1/4 teaspoon of the chai masala to your chai while it is brewing for a flavorful cup.
Kitchen Tools
Homemade Chai Masala
- 10 grams cinnamon sticks
- 10 grams green cardamom
- 5 grams cloves
- 5 grams black peppercorns
- 5 grams star anise
- 5 grams fennel seeds
- 10 grams dry ginger powder
Instructions
- 1
Add all the whole spices (cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, star anise, and fennel seeds) to a dry pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Roast the whole spices on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they become fragrant. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Transfer the roasted spices to a plate and allow them to cool completely. This will take approximately 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Once the spices have cooled, transfer them to a grinder along with the dry ginger powder.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Grind the mixture to a fine powder. If desired, you can sieve the powder for an even finer texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Store the homemade chai masala in an airtight container. It can be stored for up to 3 months.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
To use, add 1/4 teaspoon of the chai masala to your chai while it is brewing for a flavorful cup.