Homemade Chai Masala Powder (Tea Masala)

This Homemade Chai Masala powder (Tea Masala) recipe is a flavorful and aromatic blend of whole Indian spices used for making Indian Masala Chai.

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Every Indian household has its own perfect blend of spices for making chai masala. Today, I am sharing my secret homemade chai masala powder recipe that your family will love. Please follow the exact measurements to get the best result.

What is Chai Masala?

Chai Masala is a blend of whole Indian spices typically used to make milk tea. Masala means Spice, and Chai means Tea. Adding chai ka masala enhances the taste of tea and has several medicinal benefits.

What is Masala Chai?

Tea is one of the most popular beverages in India and around the world, and Masala Chai (or spiced tea) is one among them. It is made by boiling black tea in water and milk with fragrant spices.

People in India enjoy drinking tea in the morning and evening. It is typically served with Indian breakfast or snacks like samosa, pakoras, or chaats.

Benefits of Chai Masala

• It is rich in antioxidants and reduces inflammation.
• It helps to fight colds and coughs and soothes throat infections.
• It aids digestion and helps to boost metabolism.

Ingredients

Below are the ingredients for making an aromatic Chai Masala recipe and their health benefits. These spices are easily available in Indian grocery stores or on Amazon.

• Green Cardamon (Elaichi)- is a green spice with an intense aroma that adds a slightly sweet flavor. Use the whole green pod. It aids digestive health and has antioxidants.
• Cloves (Laung) - Add earthy and strong spice flavor to your chai. Cloves contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• Black Peppercorns (Kali Mirch) - They add a slight spice and hint of sweetness to the masala chai. It has anti-inflammatory properties, aids digestion, and is good for colds and coughs.
• Cinnamon (Dal Chini) - It adds sweetness and warmth to the tea. It's great for gut health and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Dry Ginger Powder (Saunth) - It adds a subtly sweet, warm, and spicy flavor. It helps to boost digestion and promotes gut health.
• Nutmeg (Jayphal) - Adds slight warmness, sweetness, and nutty flavor. It is great for relieving pain and soothing digestion.
• Fennel seeds (Saunf) - are a cooling spice and add a nice aroma to the tea. It helps to improve digestion and relieve pain.

How to Make Chai Masala Powder at Home?

Dry roast the whole spices (except ginger powder) for 2-3 minutes on low flame until aromatic. Keep aside and cool completely.

Transfer the roasted spices and dry ginger powder to a coffee/spice grinder and grind them until it's a slightly coarse or fine powder.

Transfer it to an airtight jar and store it at room temperature.

How to use Chai Ka Masala?

Add ¼ teaspoon of this tea masala per cup to make perfect Masala Chai.

Serving Suggestions

Chai masala powder can be added to milk tea, plain black tea, or green tea and enjoyed as a hot beverage.

It can be added with plain water and boiled for a few minutes and enjoyed as an immunity booster drink to heal soar throat, cold, or cough.

It can also be added to cookies, cinnamon rolls, etc.

Storage Suggestions

This Chai Masala stays good at room temperature for up to 1-2 months in an airtight container. I highly recommend making it in small quantities to retain freshness.

Tips to make the Best Indian Chai Masala Powder

• Whole Spices: use whole spices to get the best results.
• Roasting Spices: I have roasted the whole spices to elevate the flavors and to eliminate moisture in the spices, if any. However, it is not mandatory to roast the spices before grinding them to a powder.
• For Perfect Flavor and Taste: Always follow the exact measurements and ingredients used in the recipe to make perfect tea.
• Serving Quantity: Add ¼ teaspoon of Chai masala powder to every cup of tea.
• Dont have a Spice Grinder? Then, use a mortar and pestle to make chai masala powder. It may result in coarsely ground spices.
• Whole Nutmeg: If making a big batch, do not add the whole nutmeg to the spice grinder, as it can damage the blade. Crush it or grate the nutmeg using a cheese grater before grinding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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