HOMEMADE CHAI MASALA | TEA MASALA RECIPE

Tea masala | Chai masala is an aromatic masala, added in Indian tea. I have seen in many Northindian friends house, they keep the chai masala and their tea will always be awesome. I have already posted how to make tea in this Indian Kitchen basics series. Suresh is not a big fan of masala chai but i love mild masala added to chai. I was looking for a perfect recipe for tea masala. I have tried few store bought brands too but all turned out bit spicy and too strong.
I saw the recipe in show me the curry and thought i will give it a try. Wow i got the perfect chai masala recipe. Try this out at home and i am sure you will love this masala tea.

Chai masala

  Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : Nil |Makes: 1/4 cup

     Cardamom | Elachi    15
     Dry ginger |Sukku    a small piece
     Black pepper powder   1/2 tsp
     Cloves |Krambu | Laung        10   
     Cinnamon       a small stick
     Fennel seeds    1/4 tsp   (optional)

Method:

• Heat a pan for 2 minutes and switch it off. Do not roast in pan
• Put all the ingredients in the pan for a minute and take it out. If you get good sunlight in your place just keep it under sun for 30 minutes. 

• Grind this in a dry mixer until it becomes a fine powder.
• If you want you can sieve this masala. I didn’t sieve the masala.

• chai masala is ready. Keep this in an airtight container. While making for 2 people add a pinch of chai masala . It will be very flavourful.

Notes:

1. If the spices are kept in the freezer take it out and allow the water to ooze out. Pat dry completely and then make a powder. Else it become moist while grinding
2. Store the masala in air tight container. Use clean dry spoon or hands to take out the masala.
3. A pinch is enough for chai for 2 people. Using more will spoil the taste.

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