Chai Masala
An aromatic blend of spices to enhance the flavor of Indian tea.
Equipment
- High powered mixer
Ingredients
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 8 small/5 medium dry ginger pieces
- 10 g green cardamom
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 3 tbsp fennel seeds
- 5 g cloves
- 2 tsp whole black pepper
- 10-15 medium pieces of dry lemongrass
- 1/2 cup dried rose petals
- 1/2 cup dried indian (holy) basil
Instructions
- First grind ginger and nutmeg together, empty it in a clean bowl.
- Next grind all remaining ingredients to an almost fine consistency, I like some coarseness.
- Add to the bowl with ginger and nutmeg and stir until a homogeneous mix is formed.
- Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For 2 cups chai, 1/2 tsp chai masala is ideal.