Authentic Chai Masala Powder Recipe - Chai Spice Mix
Authentic, five ingredient, authentic Indian chai masala powder recipe also known as chai spice made in 5 minutes! Use it to make a cup of chai, chai spice cookies, masala chai ice cream and more!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 818kcal
Equipment
- 1 spice grinder or coffee grinder
Ingredients
- ½ cup green cardamom pods or powder 80g
- 6 tbsp dry ginger powder 45g
- ¼` cup clove pieces or powder 18g
- ¼ cup black peppercorns or black pepper powder 30g
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sticks or powder 1-1.5 sticks cinnamon, 8g* see notes
Instructions
Whole Spices
- Simply grind the spices together using a coffee grinder or spice grinder to make a fine powder.
Ready made spice powders
- Measure out the spices and mix well in a bowl or run it through a coffee grinder for better mixing.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
Use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of chai masala per cup of tea (dependent on your preference). Boil with water, tea, milk and sugar.
Masala should stay fresh 2-3 months.
Cinnamon stick can be broken apart with pestle into pieces prior to grinding
Nutrition
Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 192g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 3178mg | Fiber: 81g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 1283mg | Iron: 37mg