Masala chai mix or Tea Masala is a mixture of aromatic whole spices and herbs. Masala simply refers to the mixture of spices like clove, peppercorn, fennel seeds, cinnamon, dry ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg. Here is the recipe of best homemade masala chai mix which adds many flavors to simple Indian milk tea.
Originated in the Indian subcontinent, this aromatic, sweetened black tea mixed with milk has gained popularity all around the world. In India, the day always starts with adrak vali chai (ginger tea) or masala chai in the morning. I grew up seeing everyone having this masala tea at home.
There is a variety of masala chai spice mix available in the market. Adding start anise or saffron or dry rose leaves makes this tea masala unique and so flavourful.
Verdict- Being Indian, tea is a part of my day and night. These days I am trying to avoid sugar and was looking for options to make my Indian tea flavorful and tasty enough to drink. Guys believe me with this homemade tea masala I am enjoying my sugarfree tea two times a day without any sweetner.
This chai ka masala is superb and taste heavenly.
What is Chai Masala Mix or Chai Ka Masala?
Chai ka masala is nothing but a combination of whole spices and herbs. To make masala chai mix we use a combination of ingredients like cardamom, black pepper, clove, star anise, dry ginger, rose petals, cinnamon, saffron, basil leaves, nutmeg, and fennel seeds.
As per the climate and region spices combination differs. Read more about masala chai.
Is Masala Chai Good For Health (Masala Tea Benefits)?
There are many health benefits of drinking homemade Indian masala chai
- First of all, every ingredient has its own property and together they boost immunity in the body.
- Masala tea not only keep cold and cough away but also boost metabolism and improve digestion.
- A freshly brewed cup of masala chai simply lifts your mood after a tiring day.
How To Make Masala Chai Mix from scratch?
To make this tea masala just gather all ingredients in a jar and grind untill you get a coarse powder. This masala chai spice mix contains
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Cinnamon Stick
- Black Peppercorns
- Fennel Seeds
- Dry Ginger Root
- Nutmeg
How To Make Masala Chai or Indian Spiced Tea?
"Chai" simply means "Tea" in India. It is an integral part of Indian culture and has many variations to make. Though basic ingredients like milk, water, sugar and tea leaves are the same.
To make masala chai or spiced tea you just need to add ¼Tsp spice mix per cup in the basic tea preparation. Simmer it with other ingredients, filter it and drink.
You can check my snacks collection to go with masala tea. In winters my day starts with a hot cup of Indian spiced tea along with hot poha or rava upma.
You can find Indian tea masala in Indian grocery stores. Normally storebought spice mix loses their flavors over time, making homemade masala tea powder with best ingredients is a perfect choice.
One can easily scale down or up this Indian chai mix as per requirement. It is good to store in airtight container and good for up to 2-3 weeks. So let see how to make best homemade masala chai mix or masala chai spice mix from scratch.
Masala Chai Mix | Masala Chai Spice Mix
Ingredient 1.5 Cup Tea Spice Mix
¼ Cup green cardamom
¼ Cup Cinnamon Stick
3 Tblsp black peppercorn
¼ Cup cloves
2 Tblsp fennel seeds
2 Tblsp dry ginger powder
1 Nutmeg
How To Make chai ka masala or Tea Spice Mix
- Add all the ingredients in a jar and grind till you get a coarse powder.
- You can dry roast all the spices for a minute before grinding. Make sure that spices are at room temperature while grinding.
- Store it in an airtight container. Homemade Masala chai mix or chai ka masala is ready to use in typical Indian tea recipe.
Notes
- Play with all mention ingredients and make homemade chai spice mix.
- Always store in airtight container.
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Homemade Masala Chai Mix | How To Make Masala Chai Spice Mix
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup green cardamom
- ¼ Cup Cinnamon Stick
- 3 Tblsp black peppercorn
- ¼ Cup cloves
- 2 Tblsp fennel seeds
- 2 Tblsp dry ginger powder
- 1 Nutmeg
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a jar and grind till you get a coarse powder.
- You can dry roast all the spices for a minute before grinding. Make sure that spices are at room temperature while grinding.
- Store it in an airtight container. Homemade Masala chai mix or chai ka masala is ready to use in typical Indian tea recipe.
Notes
- Play with all mention ingredients and make homemade chai spice mix.
- Always store in airtight container.
Nutrition
This homemade masala chai recipe goes to Recipe Swap Challenge Event which runs on every alternate month. Two bloggers are paired up together, they make and share a recipe from each other's blog. This month my partner was Shobha di from Shobha's Food Mazaa.
Shobha di is very experienced in terms of cooking and you will find a number of unique recipes on her blog. First thing I searched on her blog was tea masala powder and literally jumped with joy when I found her recipe chai ka masala.
Nico | yumsome vegan food and travel
Masala chai is the best, isn't it? It's my favourite hot drink ever! I also include tulsi and black cardamom in mine, it's so good.
When I lived in Kerala, I loved that everyone I asked had their own karha; it taught me that there's no right or wrong way of making any kind of spice blend, just a few basics with room for personal flair. Perfect!
Happy to have discovered your blog, Bhawana!