Tea masala
Warming spice blend for masala chai. Makes about 500 g
The spice blend that turns a cup of tea into masala chai. It's built on cardamom, with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, pepper and nutmeg. Add a pinch (about ¼ tsp per cup) to tea while it boils.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 1
Ingredients
Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Put 7 oz green cardamom pods, 3 ½ oz cinnamon sticks, 3 ½ oz cloves, 3 ½ oz black peppercorns and 2 whole nutmegs in a heavy pan.
Step 2: Roast on a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often. Add 3 ½ oz ground ginger for the last 2 minutes so it doesn't scorch.
15 minStep 3: Let it cool, then grind into a fine powder. Store in an airtight jar, away from light and heat, and use within 3 months for the best flavour.
Badal Patel
Good to know
- How long does tea masala take?
- About 20 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 1 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of green cardamom pods?
- A pinch of ground cardamom per 2 pods.
- What can I use instead of cinnamon sticks?
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon per stick.
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