With Chai Masala Powder enjoy a quick cup of masala chai with ease. A pantry staple, it elevates my chai experience without having to put much effort everytime I need a cup. You’re going to love this handy spice mix!
Chai Masala Powder For Your Masala Chai
If you love spiced tea, this homemade chai masala powder will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. It’s a fragrant mix of cardamom, ginger, black pepper, fennel seeds and cloves that turns a regular cup of chai into a rich and flavorful cup. I didn’t grow up with masala chai, but after moving to Dubai, I fell in love with it—especially masala chai and karak chai. The flavors and warmth made it a daily treat I looked forward to.
If you make masala chai regularly like I do—or if you’re busy with work or kids—you know how time-consuming it can be, with all the crushing of ginger and measuring out spices. That’s where this chai masala powder is a real game-changer. You can even make a quick microwave masala chai (gasp!) in minutes when you’re pressed for time. While you can use this mix in baked goods or oatmeal, I prefer to use my chai spice blend specifically made for that.
Feel free to adjust the spice level to suit your taste and make it your own!
Ingredients Needed
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- Cardamom Pods
- Ground Ginger
- Crumbled Cinnamon – Use Ceylon cinnamon that can easily be crumbled
- Cloves
- Black Pepper
- Fennel Seeds
How to Make Chai Masala Powder
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Making chai masala powder is very simple. You just need to blend all the spices in spice grinder or pound them in a mortar and pestle (if you have one).
Add all the ingredients to a spice grinder and grind until they become a fine powder.
Strore the masala powder in an airtight container.
How to Use Chai Masala Powder
It definitely is a personal preference but I’d start off with ½ tsp chai masala powder per cup of tea. Add the chai masala powder to the pan of water along with tea leaves and let it come to a boil.
If you want a more stronger flavor, I suggest adding 1/4 tsp more per cup.
Recipe Tips
- For the best aroma and flavor, grind fresh spices instead of using pre-ground ones (apart from ground ginger, of course!).
- This chai spice mix will keep fresh in an airtight jar up to 3 months.
- Make sure you keep your spices in a cool dark place, away from sunlight to extend shelf life.
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Recipe
Homemade Chai Masala Powder
Equipment
- Spice/Coffee Grinder
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cardamom pods 20 g
- 3 tbsp ground ginger 15 g
- 1 tbsp cloves 5 g
- 1 tbsp cinnamon 5 g, preferably Ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a spice grinder and grind until they become a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight jar.
Notes
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- I use Ceylon cinnamon as it’s the original and easier to crumble. Or use ground cinnamon.
- For the best aroma and flavor, grind fresh spices instead of using pre-ground ones (except ground ginger, of course!).
- This chai spice mix will keep fresh in an airtight jar for up to 3 months.
- Make sure you keep your spices in a cool dark place, away from sunlight to extend shelf life.
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