Indian Chai Masala
This simple chai masala blend is the heart of a truly great cup of masala chai. Made with just a few whole spices like cardamom, fennel, and cinnamon, it’s bold, fragrant, and easy to store for whenever the chai cravings hit. Keep a jar on hand and use it to elevate tea, desserts, and even cozy fall bakes.
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Servings: 1
Equipment
- 1 spice grinder, coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon green cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 star anise
- 4-5 cloves
- 5-10 black peppercorns
- ½ cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Place all your ingredients in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind until you get a coarse powder.1 tablespoon green cardamom pods, 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 1 star anise, 4-5 cloves, 5-10 black peppercorns, ½ cinnamon stick
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 year. Use to make masala chai, chai spiced desserts, drinks, or whatever you can come up with!
Nutrition Facts
Indian Chai Masala
Amount per Serving
Calories
54
% Daily Value*
Fat
2.5
g
4
%
Potassium
150
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
0.5
g
1
%
Protein
1.5
g
3
%
Calcium
80
mg
8
%
Iron
1.5
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.