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Tarla Dalal
25 September, 2019
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chai ka masala is made by dry roasting cloves, cardamoms, kalimirch and cinnamon in a non stick pan for 1 minute. Cool, transfer to a mixer and then add dry ginger powder and nutmeg. Blend to a smooth powder and your homemade chai ka masala is ready.
chai ka masala is a simple and easy tea masala to make at home in 7 minutes. All ingredients to make the tea masala is available in any Indian kitchen.
A dash of spices always makes chai a lot more interesting, especially on cold winter days and wet monsoon ones! The chai ka masala is the secret behind making the perfect Masala Chai, and here we show you how to make this magic ingredient.
Go ahead and make this 100% pure chai powder without any preservatives. Once made, store the chai ka masala in an airtight container which should last for 120 days.
Enjoy Masala Tea with your Breakfast, invite friends over for a cup of tea and yummy Evening Tea Snacks .
Enjoy how to make chai ka masala | chai powder | tea masala | Indian masala tea powder with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Chai ka Masala, Chai Powder, Tea Masala, Indian Masala Tea Powder recipe - How to make Chai ka Masala, Chai Powder, Tea Masala, Indian Masala Tea Powder
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
1 Mins
Total Time
6 Mins
Makes
1 cup
Ingredients
For Chai ka Masala
3 tbsp clove (laung / lavang)
1/4 cup cardamom (elaichi)
1 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
1/4 cup dried ginger powder (sonth)
1 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
Method
For chai ka masala
- To make chai ka masala , combine the cloves, cardamom, black peppercorns and cinnamon in a broad non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Transfer into a plate and keep aside to cool completely.
- Once cooled, add the dried ginger powder, nutmeg powder and blend in a mixer to a smooth powder.
- Store the chai ka masala in an air-tight container and use as required.
Handy tip:
- chai ka masala remains fresh for 4 months when stored in an air-tight container.
chai ka masala | chai powder | tea masala | Indian masala tea powder | Video by Tarla Dalal
Chai ka Masala, Chai Powder, Tea Masala, Indian Masala Tea Powder recipe with step by step photos
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To make Chai ka Masala, heat a broad non-stick pan on a medium flame. When the pan is hot enough, add the 3 tbsp clove (laung / lavang).
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Now, add the 1/4 cup cardamom (elaichi).
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Also add the 1 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Furthermore, add the the 2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini). You can also add 1/4 tsp of fennel seeds or at this stage if you wish to.
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Dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute. You will get a beautiful aroma when all the spices are roasted to perfection. Make sure you do not burn the spices. Burnt spices will give an awful flavor to the Chai ka Masala.
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Transfer the roasted spices immediately to a plate and keep aside to cool completely. You have to be very quick. Keeping the roasted spices on the pan for long will burn them.
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After all the spices have cooled down, transfer those to a small mixer jar.
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Blend it to a smooth powder. You can skip this step and blend after the addition of all the ingredients. We have blended this Chai ka masala twice to get a really fine powder.
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Now, add the 1/4 cup dried ginger powder (sonth).
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Similarly, add the 1 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder. You can also add a few strands of saffron (1/4 teaspoon safforn) or dried rose petals for better color and flavour.
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Blend chai ka masala | chai powder | tea masala | Indian masala tea powder to a smooth and fine powder.
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Store the Chai ka Masala in an air-tight container and use as required. To make Masala chai using Chai ka Masala, add about 1/4 tsp of this masala( for 1 cup ) to the milk before you boil it. You can store this masala for about 4 months.
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Chai ka Masala is mostly used for Masala Chai. Masala tea can soothe you when you are unwell, rejuvenate you when you are tired, and revive your spirits when you are bored. Turn to this recipe, to learn the perfect way of brewing this magic potion, with the right proportions of chai masala, ginger and other peppy ingredients.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 0 cal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
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sachin srivastava
April 27, 2021, 2:57 p.m.
madam, shall we add a pinch of desi ghee at the time of roasting. ginger powder is readily available because in Gwalior not available...
Tarla Dalal
April 27, 2021, 2:57 p.m.
Hi Sachin, no need to ad ghee while roasting.. as it will not taste good.. when added in tea. ginger powder is readily available in supermarkets.. if not you can get the soonth.. and grind it to powder.. and use as required..
Anamika
April 26, 2021, 5:32 p.m.
I want to know how much 2sticks of cinnamon will weigh and what will be the quantity of mace powder?
Tarla Dalal
April 26, 2021, 5:32 p.m.
Hi Anamika Cinnamon sticks are very very less in weight, they are almost weightless... To know more about cinnamon, below is the link http://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-cinnamon-346i
Nidhi
March 10, 2021, 1:53 p.m.
Mam you have mention we can add sauf also could you tell how much should we add
Tarla Dalal
March 10, 2021, 1:53 p.m.
You can also add 1/4 tsp of fennel seeds or at this stage if you wish to.
kavita
March 8, 2021, 8:34 p.m.
i have all these powdered , so what quantity should i take
Tarla Dalal
March 8, 2021, 8:34 p.m.
Hi Kavita, We do not have an idea. Try using small quantity first and then add it if you feel it is less flavorful.
Gandhi Dhwani
Jan. 28, 2021, 3:03 p.m.
This recipe turned out really well. The aroma and the flavour is just amazing. I make this once and then it stays for months. I dont have to worry any more to buy it from outside. All my family members also loved its flavour in the tea.
Sanjiv Sathe Patil
Dec. 29, 2020, 8:01 p.m.
Ankit
Nov. 23, 2020, 10:57 a.m.
I wanted to make 1 kg of chai masala powder but can''t understand in which proportions I should mix each masala. Plzz help
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 23, 2020, 10:57 a.m.
Hi, Use the same proportion just increase the quantity.. twice or thrice, as per your requirement..
Rupa Roy
Nov. 9, 2020, 10:21 a.m.
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 9, 2020, 10:21 a.m.
Rupa, we are delighted you liked the recipe. Your feedback will help lots of cooking enthusiast try the recipe. Thanks.
Manish
Nov. 4, 2020, 4:31 p.m.
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ashok
Sept. 28, 2020, 12:07 p.m.
Hi, The recipe is good and nice aroma. Please suggest me - Can we add the masala powder directly in boiled Hot milk/water ( without boiling it again) - will it be tasty to drink. Also, suggest me can we add lemon juice in it. Regards
Jagadish Singh Surawa
Sept. 23, 2020, 7:33 p.m.
goolrikh bhathena
Aug. 27, 2020, 5:33 p.m.
proportion of all ingredients should be shown in grams and not cup and tbsp. the size of the cup is different in every home
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 27, 2020, 5:33 p.m.
Hi, when you make the masala, use one measure of any house spoon or any small bowl for the cup. It will be much easier.
Sejal
Aug. 8, 2020, 10:50 a.m.
Hello , Can we use fresh organic ginger ?? How to use ?? Skin take out ? Sejal
Indira Banerjee
Aug. 1, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
Greetings ! Thanks for providing the masala making details. I want to know the complete process of making masala chai including the measurement of masala contribution for four cups tea. Regards
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 1, 2020, 11:47 a.m.
You can try the following recipe https://www.tarladalal.com/Masala-Chai-Or-Masala-Tea-40555r
Upma
May 12, 2020, 8:58 a.m.
There''s no mention of mace in ur list of ingredients ..
Tarla Dalal
May 12, 2020, 8:58 a.m.
We have not used mace in this recipe, do try our version we are sure you will enjoy it...
Dr sravanthi
May 11, 2020, 9:08 p.m.
Should v mix this masala wit tea powder or take it directly
Tarla Dalal
May 11, 2020, 9:08 p.m.
Hi Dr, It has to be mixed, see the below link http://www.tarladalal.com/Masala-Chai-Or-Masala-Tea-40555r
Vinay
May 5, 2020, 1:32 p.m.
Manish Kumar
April 27, 2020, 12:06 p.m.
Mam can we add fennel also for frangrance.
Hassan
April 6, 2020, 1:48 p.m.
Uper foto me ginger ke saath hari pattiya hai unka kya naam hai
Tarla Dalal
April 6, 2020, 1:48 p.m.
That is cardamom powder, also called as elaichi. Read more about cardamom, elaichi here. https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-Cardamom-Elaichi-262i https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-Cardamom-Elaichi-hindi-262i
Habib sd
March 27, 2020, 12:37 p.m.
1 kilogram chai patti me chai ka masala kitni matra me mix kare (Mera ek chota tea stall hai)
SUNIL Kumar
March 14, 2020, 2:37 p.m.
Elisheba
March 4, 2020, 9:25 a.m.
Hey, The recipe is super easy to make and has turned out very well for both milk tea and black tea. Thanks
JITENDRA
Feb. 6, 2020, 11:21 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 6, 2020, 11:21 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Krishan lal
Sept. 30, 2019, 4:21 p.m.
Santosh shrivastava
Aug. 30, 2019, 8:30 p.m.
Very useful and helpful for increasing immunity now these days.
Rajesh Pal singh
July 20, 2019, 9:22 p.m.
Foodie #650792
Oct. 10, 2018, 4:29 p.m.
Ravi Shankar Pandey
Sept. 16, 2018, 2:20 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 16, 2018, 2:20 p.m.
Ravi, ???? ???? ?? ?? ???? ?????? ???? ???? ??? ????? ???? ??????? ???????? ?? ??????? ???? ?????
Tomek
April 9, 2018, 12:28 a.m.
I?d love to try this recipe, but I only have already powdered cardamoms. Could you please guess how much might that 1/4 cup cardamoms be after grinding? 1-2 teaspoons? Thank you
Gul Cheema
March 30, 2018, 2:26 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
March 30, 2018, 2:26 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Marnie Pillay
Nov. 30, 2016, 11:28 p.m.
Its just heavenly.love it.
dipika solanki
Nov. 22, 2016, 12:40 a.m.
Joel Gonsalves
Nov. 7, 2016, 7:28 p.m.
Thanks for sharing those wonderful recipes. I would request you to share with me Biryani recipie, Hyderbadi and Lucknow biryani. Thanks
Dalbir
Nov. 7, 2016, 4:33 p.m.
Dear ma''m I have doubt regarding peppercorns. Won''t they cause burn on your tongue
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 7, 2016, 4:33 p.m.
Hi Dalbir, No, they will not burn your tongue. It provides a very nice flavour to the masala.
Jitenfer
Nov. 4, 2016, 9:04 a.m.
Vimal
Oct. 27, 2016, 2:48 p.m.
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Sagar Hirpara
Oct. 14, 2016, 9:20 p.m.
Anindya
Oct. 13, 2016, 10:45 a.m.
Hi, Wonderful recipe. I was always wondering what was missing in my recipe- black pepper !! One suggestion : I find that if you include just a strand of kesar in the above recipe, it increases the flavour of the chai.
Mahi Saxena
June 17, 2016, 4:37 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
June 17, 2016, 4:37 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Meenu
June 1, 2016, 9:12 a.m.
Thanks Madam you share great recipe for us Thanks a lot.
Madhavi
May 31, 2016, 4:36 p.m.
Shanti
May 23, 2016, 8:18 a.m.
thank you for sharing
mantlal
May 13, 2016, 4:22 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
May 13, 2016, 4:22 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Shivji shah
May 13, 2016, 11:56 a.m.
Tarla Dalal
May 13, 2016, 11:56 a.m.
Sivji, thanks for the feedback. We are happy you liked the recipe.
Rachmat Rhoda
May 10, 2016, 9:53 a.m.
In step 11 It states add few strand saffron or rose petals Can u give me the quantity of safron strand and rose petals for your current recipe thanks racgmat How many grams in total does that one batch yield
Rachmat
May 9, 2016, 4:29 p.m.
Foodie #686493
May 7, 2016, 5:08 p.m.
it''s very nice
rachmat
April 29, 2016, 2:54 p.m.
I would like to know according to this recipe how many rose petals do I add how many strands of saffron do I also grind this Do I use both rose petals and saffron together or do I split it for different pots Does this powder dissolve Or must I sieve the powder once it bolied with milk I''m also looking for a pregro sauce recipe please
Ram
April 27, 2016, 10:35 a.m.
I want to know the quantity of the mixture, the quantity of crushed tea leaves to make 1 cup of chai. Can i mix the massala with the crushed tea leaves ? Thx
Monika Mann
April 14, 2016, 10:47 a.m.
Thanks for this awesome recipe. can we use ashwagandha leaves also in this masala .?
Tarla Dalal
April 14, 2016, 10:47 a.m.
Hi Monika, We have not tried adding them, if you wish you can add and check it.
Ds
March 7, 2016, 5:56 p.m.
Hi, I need a clarification. The cinnamon in your photo above ( i too have purchased the same broken pieces variety) - is this the same as the one in rolls i find in many stores? and is this the same used for cookies also??
Gita A Patel
March 1, 2016, 2:23 p.m.
Is there a cookery book on all the masalas and please let me know the name of the book.
Richard Bennett
Feb. 23, 2016, 5:05 p.m.
Three tablespoons of cloves is way too much for my taste. I find it?s much better with a half teaspoon of cloves an$ the same proportion of everything else.
meenakshi arora
Jan. 17, 2016, 3:15 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Jan. 17, 2016, 3:15 p.m.
Hi Meenakshi , we are delighted you loved the Chai ka Masala recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
dixit bansal
Jan. 13, 2016, 8:42 a.m.
Pls tell me 1/4 cup n 1/8 cup how many grams n also tell dat those masala like cinnamon cloves black caradamom these all ingredients in first step we grind it or nt n pls Tel me d roast process
Tarla Dalal
Jan. 13, 2016, 8:42 a.m.
Hi Dixit, 1/4 cup is approx 50 grams and 1/8 cup is approx. 25 grams. All the ingredients in the first step are roasted and cooled. Then add mace, nutmeg and ginger powder to it and blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Do try this recipe and share your review with us.
Arjun Singh
Oct. 31, 2015, 12:41 p.m.
Nitin
Oct. 7, 2015, 12:13 a.m.
shika
Sept. 15, 2015, 4:51 p.m.
I made this recipe today and the measurements are completely off! All you taste in the chai are cloves and cardamom and it tastes bitter!
shaikh tauquir ahmed
July 22, 2015, 9:04 a.m.
Thanks for recipe I need some help I deals in tea please contact me
Yuvraj Raghuvanshi
July 1, 2015, 4:05 p.m.
Thanks for the recipe.
Tarla Dalal
July 1, 2015, 4:05 p.m.
Hi Yuvraj , we are delighted you loved the Chai ka Masala recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Indira
June 2, 2015, 2:01 p.m.
It''s very useful. Our tea became awesome. Everyone liked and enjoyed tea with yr masala recipe .Thanks.
Dr. Jayashri kale
Feb. 24, 2015, 9:17 a.m.
Just read will try, looks super duper, I am a fan of masala tea , the most liked beverage over the world. Five stars to you!
pankaj kumar
Jan. 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Jan. 28, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Sunil Kumar Mishra
Jan. 11, 2015, 12:30 a.m.
Viral Pandya
Dec. 3, 2014, 5:39 p.m.
Thank you so much
sandip chavan
Nov. 12, 2014, 5:26 p.m.
madam i made these masala powder & regularly drink the masala tea it teste is super thank u mam
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 12, 2014, 5:26 p.m.
Hi Sandip , we are delighted you loved the Chai ka Masala recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Rohit Wani
July 17, 2014, 2:27 p.m.
Hi Ma''am U r recipes r all good but I want some help from u Can u please give me actual Grams of All ingredients of Tea Masala? Please Mail me I''m waiting of u r response my email Id- rohitwani.rw211098@gmail.com
Dr.Arvind Shivaji Jadhav
April 16, 2014, 8:24 p.m.
veer
May 14, 2013, 6:59 a.m.
This recipe is awesome. Plz tell the reciepe of indian special khada masala
Tarla Dalal
May 14, 2013, 6:59 a.m.
Hi Veer, We are very sorry but at present we don''t have the recipe for it. We will make it soon.
Maahi Gupta
March 12, 2013, 2:50 p.m.
Cool! recipe madam Your beloved, Maahi
Tarla Dalal
March 12, 2013, 2:50 p.m.
Hi Maahi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
umesh
Dec. 8, 2012, 9:47 a.m.
Hi I am umesh how to make paneer masala powder like mah paneer masala
Tarla Dalal
Dec. 8, 2012, 9:47 a.m.
Hi Umesh, We are not very sure about the query, please let us know so we can help you in a better way.
Pushpa
Dec. 29, 2011, 6:25 p.m.
I did''nt roast the masala before grinding. So what should I do now?
Tarla Dalal
Dec. 29, 2011, 6:25 p.m.
Hi Pushpa, It will be difficult to roast the masalas now. Roasting is done to enhance the flavours. If you yet wish make the tea using this masala and see the taste.
bharat
Aug. 16, 2011, 2:48 a.m.
Madam pls explain me all measurement in grams how much 1/4 cup = ? grams how much 1tbsp = ? grams pls pls thnaks. bharat
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 16, 2011, 2:48 a.m.
Hi Bharat, 1 cup is approx.. 200 gms. 1 tbsp is approx.. 5gms.
