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Chai Masala, A Family Recipe

The spice mixture that gives Masala Chai (Indian Tea) its character

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 5 min
Servings: 50
Chai Masala, A Family Recipe

Ingredients

  • 21 g cinnamon sticks ((3 Tbsp ground))
  • 12 g ginger ((2 Tbsp ground))
  • 6 g cardamom seeds ((1 Tbsp ground))
  • 1 g nutmeg ((1 tsp ground or grated))
  • 3 g cloves ((1 1/2 tsp ground))
  • 5 g black pepper ((1 1/2 tsp ground))
  • 1/4 tsp saffron ((1 big pinch))

Instructions

  1. Add all whole spices, except saffron, to a spice or coffee grinder. Grind to a fine powder.

  2. Add saffron and any powdered spices. Pulse 3 times.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 1
  • Protein: 0.05
  • Fat: 0.03
  • Saturated Fat: 0.01
  • Sodium: 0.3
  • Potassium: 6
  • Fiber: 0.3
  • Sugar: 0.02
  • Vitamin A: 2
  • Vitamin C: 0.1
  • Calcium: 6
  • Iron: 0.1
  • Serving Unit: g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005
  • Trans Fat: 0