• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Spicytamarind
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plan
  • Diets
    • Gluten-free
    • Eggless Cakes and Cookies
    • Grain-free
    • Refined Sugar-free Desserts
    • Festival Food
    • Vrat/Fasting Food
    • Vegan
  • Collection
    • Indian Pickle Recipes
    • Indian pizza recipes
    • Deepavali or Diwali recipes
    • Durga puja recipes
    • Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes
    • Holiday Season Baking
  • Ingredients
  • Basics
    • Spice blends
    • Homemade rice flour
    • Homemade Butter
    • How to make Ghee at home
    • How to make thick yogurt (curd or dahi) at home
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plan
  • Diets
  • Ingredients
  • Collection
  • Basics
  • Spice blends
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Beverages » Masala Chai

    Masala Chai

    Published: Nov 2, 2017 · by Shilpa · Leave a Comment

    FacebookTweetPinYummly
    Jump to Recipe
    Masala Chai

    Masala chai step-by-step recipe with photos.

    Masala means spices and chai is Indian tea - and that is exactly what masala chai means. Indian tea mildly infused with spices. This is the most common drink in every Indian household. A cup of this mildly spiced tea along with a yummy snack is a must-have every evening in most households. The mix of spices that is used to make this drink varies in each household. The recipe here is our family favourite and I use very basic spices to make our cuppa. You may vary the spices as per your preference and liking.

    My favourite combination of spices to make it is cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seeds, and fresh ginger. All of these spices come with a range of benefits.

    While I am a hard-core kaapi person, there is always some love for a cup of masala chai. Strong, sweet, mildly spiced chai is something we enjoy most evenings. Invigorating and relaxing at the same time!

    Have you paired this with pakoda (onion fritter) yet, which happens to be the classic, perfect combo on rainy evenings?

    Masala chai step-by-step recipe with photos

    1. Take ginger and spices in a mortar pestle

    2. Crush them together

    3. Boil the spices in water for few minutes

    4. Add sugar to it

    Masala Chai
    Masala Chai
    Masala Chai
    Masala Chai

    5. Add tea powder

    Masala Chai

    6. Let it steep for few minutes

    Masala Chai

    7. Add milk and bring to boil

    Masala Chai

    8. Simmer for a few minutes, strain and serve

    Masala Chai

    Served with piping hot pakoda - perfect for rainy days

    Masala Chai

    Masala Chai

    Masala chai

    Masala ChaiShilpa
    Masala chai (which literally means spiced tea) is the most common drink in every Indian household. A cup of masala chai along with a yummy snack is a must have every evening in most households.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Indian
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup milk
    • 3 tsp sugar or as per taste
    • 3 tsp black tea (I use strong Assam tea)
    • 1 inch ginger
    • A small piece cinnamon
    • 3-4 pods cardamom
    • ½ tsp fennel seeds
    Masala Chai

    Instructions
     

    • In mortar pestle, add ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and fennel seeds. Crush them lightly and set aside
    • Boil water in a saucepan. Add the crushed spice mix
    • Add sugar and tea powder. Boil for 4-5 minutes
    • Add milk and bring to boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes
    • Strain and serve hot
    Nutrition Facts
    Masala chai
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 72 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 44mg2%
    Potassium 107mg3%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 132IU3%
    Calcium 104mg10%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @spicytamarind or tag #spicytamarind!

    FacebookTweetPinYummly
    Previous Post: « Eggless Orange and Poppyseed Cupcakes
    Next Post: Luchi Aloor Dum »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Namaste. My name is Shilpa. Born and brought up in the colourful, beautiful country India, I now reside in Melbourne with my family. Read More…

    Web Stories

    Footer

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • About
    • Contact

    COPYRIGHT © 2021 SPICYTAMARIND.COM.AU

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled

    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

    Non-necessary

    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

    SAVE & ACCEPT