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Homemade Secret Chai Masala Powder & Masala Tea

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 15 minsoutdoor_grillBoiledlocal_fire_departmentMild
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13 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:28

Gather all ingredients including green cardamom, black peppercorns, clove, cinnamon stick, aniseed, black cardamom, nutmeg, dry ginger powder, and basil leaves.

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Make sure all spices are clean and dry before starting, otherwise it will affect the shelf life.

Ingredients:Green cardamom (20 g)whole black peppercorns (10 g)Clove (5 g)cinnamon stick (10 g)Aniseed (2 tbsp)Black cardamom (4 piece)nutmeg (1 piece)Dry Ginger Powder (4 tbsp)Basil Leaves (1 tbsp)
Tools:pan
02
Preparation
00:00:57

Take a pan and place 20 gram of green cardamom, 10 gram of black peppercorns, 5 gram of clove, 10 gram of cinnamon stick, and 2 tbsp of aniseed into it.

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Ensure the pan is clean and completely dry before adding any spices, otherwise the spices will clump from moisture.

Ingredients:Green cardamom (20 g)whole black peppercorns (10 g)Clove (5 g)cinnamon stick (10 g)Aniseed (2 tbsp)
Tools:pan
03
Preparation
00:02:24

Crush 4 pieces of black cardamom and 1 nutmeg, peel off the outer skin of the black cardamom, and add the seeds and crushed nutmeg into the pan.

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Be careful when crushing hard spices to avoid slipping and injuring your fingers, otherwise you may get hurt.

Ingredients:Black cardamom (4 piece)nutmeg (1 piece)
Tools:stone mortar and pestle
04
Active Cooking
00:03:22

Keep the pan on low flame and stir well continuously for about 3 minutes until the essential oils are activated without changing the color.

local_fire_departmentlow flame, about 3 minutes
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Keep the heat low and stir constantly, otherwise the spices will burn and become bitter.

Tools:wooden spatulapan
05
Active Cooking
00:04:17

Add 4 tbsp of dry ginger powder and 1 tbsp of basil leaves into the warm pan, stir well to remove moisture and dry roast.

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Add the dry powder gently, otherwise it may puff up and scatter around the hot pan.

Ingredients:Dry Ginger Powder (4 tbsp)Basil Leaves (1 tbsp)
Tools:wooden spatulapan
06
Waiting Time
00:04:49

Turn off the flame and let the roasted spice mixture cool down completely to room temperature.

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Let it cool completely before grinding, otherwise moisture will get trapped in the jar.

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Active Cooking
00:04:54

Transfer the cooled roasted masala into a grinding jar and grind it into a fine powder.

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Grind in pulses or let it settle before opening the jar to avoid inhaling spice dust, otherwise you might cough.

Tools:grinding jar
08
Active Cooking
00:05:11

Transfer the prepared chai masala powder into an airtight glass jar for storage.

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Ensure the container is completely dry and airtight, otherwise humidity will spoil the powder.

Tools:airtight glass jar
09
Active Cooking
00:05:47

Take a tea pan, add 1 cup of water, and boil it on medium flame until the water is bubbling nicely.

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Wait until the water is fully boiling before adding tea leaves to get the right extraction, otherwise the tea flavor will be weak.

Ingredients:water (1 cup)
Tools:tea pan
10
Active Cooking
00:06:06

Add 1.5 tsp of tea powder into the boiling water and let it boil well to release color and flavor.

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Allow the tea leaves to boil properly in water before adding sugar and milk, otherwise the tea color will be too pale.

Ingredients:Tea Powder (1.5 tsp)
Tools:tea pan
11
Active Cooking
00:06:23

Add 1.5 tbsp of sugar into the boiling tea and take one more boil.

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Stir after adding sugar so it dissolves completely and doesn't stick to the bottom, otherwise it will burn.

Ingredients:sugar (1.5 tbsp)
Tools:tea pan
12
Active Cooking
00:06:40

Add 1 cup of milk into the pan and let the tea boil well for about 3 minutes.

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Watch the milk closely as it boils up, otherwise it may overflow and spill over the pan.

Ingredients:Milk (1 cup)
Tools:tea pan
13
Active Cooking
00:06:53

Add 0.25 tsp of the prepared chai masala powder into the boiling tea, mix well, and take one final boil before turning off the gas.

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Do not overcook after adding the masala powder, otherwise the aromatic oils will evaporate.

Tools:tea panspoon

groceryAll Ingredients

Green cardamom20 g
whole black peppercorns10 g
Clove5 g
cinnamon stick10 g
Aniseed2 tbsp
Black cardamom4 piece
nutmeg1 piece
Dry Ginger Powder4 tbsp
Basil Leaves1 tbsp
water1 cup
Tea Powder1.5 tsp
sugar1.5 tbsp
Milk1 cup

blenderAll Tools Needed

panstone mortar and pestlewooden spatulagrinding jarairtight glass jartea panspoon