Chai Masala

Ingredients:

  • 40 grams cardamom
  • 20 grams cloves
  • 20 grams black pepper
  • 8 grams cinnamon
  • 10 grams fennel seeds
  • 30 grams dried ginger
  • 6 tulsi seeds
  • ½ nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast 40 grams cardamom, 20 grams cloves, 20 grams black pepper, 8 grams cinnamon, and 10 grams fennel seeds on low flame until they turn aromatic. Set aside.
  2. Take 30 grams dried ginger and break it into pieces. Dry roast until it turns aromatic. Set aside.
  3. Add 6 tulsi seeds and ½ nutmeg to the pan and roast well.
  4. Allow all the roasted spices to cool completely and then transfer them to a blender.
  5. Blend the spices to a slightly coarse powder. Your Chai Masala powder is now ready! Store it in an airtight container and it will last for about a month.


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