Best 13 Masala Chai Recipes

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Masala chai, a spiced tea originating from the Indian subcontinent, is a delicious and aromatic beverage that is enjoyed by people all over the world. This unique tea is characterized by its strong, flavorful blend of spices, including ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper, which give it a distinct and exotic taste. Whether you are looking for a warm and comforting drink to start your day or a soothing and revitalizing treat to unwind with in the evening, masala chai is the perfect choice. In this article, we will explore the art of making masala chai and provide you with a step-by-step guide to help you create the perfect cup of this delightful beverage.

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EASY AUTHENTIC MASALA CHAI



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This is a great way to make masala chai from scratch in just a few minutes!

Provided by Saara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 21m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups water
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
4 whole cloves
½ cinnamon stick
5 pods green cardamom pods, crushed
1 pod black cardamom, split open
2 black tea bags
⅔ cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, and black cardamom; simmer until flavors infuse, about 5 minutes. Add tea bags; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and sugar; bring back to a boil. Strain tea into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 44.3 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

INDIAN MASALA CHAI



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There are many versions of this tea. This is a good one from Food & Wine magazine. This would also make lovely gifts. Just package up the dry ingredients and write out the directions!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons black tea (decaf is best)

Steps:

  • In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon, or use a coffee grinder.
  • Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and add the tea.
  • Cover and let steep for 3 minutes.
  • Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.
  • Enjoy!

MASALA CHAI (INDIAN SPICED TEA)



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this is a classic indian masala chai. i would venture to say half a billion people are drinking some version of this every morning. and for good reason -- it is super delicious!

Provided by Bonnie bonbon

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
3 -5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
2 -3 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup sucanat
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons black tea leaves

Steps:

  • put the water on the stove and add spices, bring to boil.
  • cover and let simmer for few minutes.
  • add sugar or sucanat (whole ground sugar cane--like jaggery) and milk, stir.
  • bring back to just barely boiling (watch pot, milk will bubble over).
  • add tea leaves, cover pot, remove from heat.
  • steep for 5 minutes.
  • pour through filter to remove spices and tea leaves.

MASALA CHAI



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
4 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon chips
1 star anise
1 whole nutmeg
1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean, chopped fine
4 teaspoons black tea leaves, strong, robust tea works best
8 ounces grade "A" honey

Steps:

  • Bring the water and milk to a boil in a saucepot. Add the remaining ingredients, except honey turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain*. Add honey and mix well. Store in refrigerator. Can be served hot or cold.
  • *Note if using a glass pitcher, make sure to thoroughly warm the pitcher before adding hot chai.

FRESH GINGER MASALA CHAI



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This masala chai recipe highlights the bright, citrusy and fiery notes of fresh ginger. Make this South Asian spicy milky black tea at home!

Provided by Leena Trivedi-Grenier

Categories     Tea     Drink     Ginger     Non-Alcoholic     Cardamom     Milk/Cream

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tsp. finely grated ginger, peel on
32 green cardamom pods, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle
1 tsp. whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle
2 Tbsp. CTC Assam tea (like Red Label, Tea India, or 24 Mantra Organic)
3 cups milk, dairy or plant-based
4 tsp. sugar or jaggery, divided, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine ginger, cardamom pods and seeds, peppercorns and 3 cups water in a 5-quart pot. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the tea and boil 4-5 minutes, until the water is dark brown.
  • Add the milk and return to a strong boil until it threatens to boil over, about 4 minutes. (Not all plant based milk will rise when it boils. If yours doesn't, let boil for 30 seconds before continuing with the recipe and lowering the heat.) Place a wooden spoon across the pot to avoid bubbling over. Reduce heat to low, then, when foam has settled, return to medium high heat. Continue to boil for a total of 10 minutes from the time that milk was added, until the liquid has reduced by ⅓ and has a deep tan color. If the foam continues to rise, lower heat slightly.
  • Remove from heat. Using a strainer, strain tea into 4 teacups. (For a frothy chai, pour the chai from one cup to another a few times until bubbles form.) Add about 1 tsp. sugar (or more to taste) per cup, and serve immediately.

COCONUT MASALA CHAI SOURDOUGH (SPICE TEA BREAD)



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One of my frequent food-brain thought patterns goes like this: "Wow, I love this blend of flavors. Hmm. I wonder if it can it be made into a bread." This recipe is bold on the spices and coconut, and subtle on the tea and wheat flavors.

Provided by Melissa Johnson

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

(in order of use)
320g brewed black tea (1 1/3 cup)
40g shredded coconut dry unsweetened (1/2 cup)
50g honey (2 1/2 Tbsp)
9 g salt (1 1/2 tsp)
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
5-6 cloves crushed
1/4 tsp black pepper (20-30 turns of pepper mill)
300g bread flour (2 1/4 cups)
120g sprouted hard red wheat berriesor whole grain hard red spring wheat (scant 1 cup)
80g sourdough starter (1/3 cup)
Additional coconut for lining the proofing basket

Steps:

  • Brew 16 ounces of tea with two black tea bags. (Boil water, steep for five minutes, remove tea bags.)
  • Add all of the ingredients except the flour and starter to 320g of tea. You will have some unused tea that you can drink. Let the spices and coconut soak while your starter builds.
  • Add your ripe starter and flour to your coconut-spice-tea, mix to incorporate and cover.
  • After the dough has rested 20-30 minutes begin four rounds of stretching and folding about 30 minutes apart. Cover between folds.
  • The bulk fermentation should be complete about 5-10 hours from when you mixed in the starter and flour, depending on tea temp, ambient temp and starter strength. Look for puffy edges and approximate doubling. The gritty texture of the dough makes large bubbles unlikely.
  • Flour your counter and scrape out the dough onto it. Preshape the dough and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
  • Shape your dough into a boule, batard or oblong tube, depending on your intended baking vessel.
  • Sprinkle your counter with shredded coconut, roughly in the shape of your loaf. Lightly dampen the top of your dough (spray or wet hand), and flip the damp side onto the coconut, rolling it a bit to coat the surface, then place the dough coconut-side down into your proofing basket.
  • Proof in the refrigerator 10-16 hours, or at room temperature 1-2 hours, or combine cold and warm proofing in countless ways. Preheat your oven to 500F 30 minutes before the end of the proof.
  • Flip your dough into the hot baking vessel (or onto parchment paper first), score, cover the vessel, and put it in the oven.
  • Bake at:
  • 500F for 15 minutes covered
  • 450F for 10 minutes covered
  • 450F for 10 minutes uncovered
  • The internal temperature should be around 205-210F. Let the bread cool before slicing.

CHAI MASALA



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Sweetened, spiced hot tea is sold all over India by chai wallahs, or tea sellers. This version, which is adapted from "Street Food of India" by Sephi Bergerson, is made with black tea, fresh ginger, green cardamom pods, milk and sugar. Make it your own by adding cinnamon, cloves, pepper, fennel or star anise.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 teaspoons strong black tea leaves, such as Assam, Keemun or English or Irish Breakfast
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped ginger (no need to peel)
2 green cardamom pods, cracked
1/2 cup milk
Sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • Pour 6 cups water, the tea, the ginger and the cardamom into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Add milk, and sugar to taste, and boil 2 minutes more. Strain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 27 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

EASY CHAI MASALA



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A cheap homemade mixture for a fast and delicious spiced black tea. I got this spice mix recipe in Jodhpur (India). I use this mix in my office, where we get hot water, but we don't have the possibility to cook. At home I prefere to boil (5 minutes!) the tea in an mix of water and fresh milk with these spices added. The qualitiy of the ingredients and the spices is relevant!

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 2 Jars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups powdered milk or 2 cups non-dairy coffee creamer
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix all the above ingredients and store in tightly closed jars.
  • Instructions for the tea preparetion:.
  • Prepare your black tea as usual (I like it very strong!).
  • Remove the black tea bag.
  • Add two teaspoons of the spiced mixture per serving cup.
  • This tea will be better if you boil all together again (for example in the microwave).
  • Add sugar other sweetener as desired. If you want add more milk; This depends only on your taste!
  • Enjoy (time does not include tea preparation).
  • Note: You can add 1-2 sugar cups directly in the mixture. Add 3 or more teaspoons mixture per cup.

SPICED MILK TEA : MASALA CHAI



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Make and share this Spiced Milk Tea : Masala Chai recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups liquid milk
2 cups water
6 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons dried tea leaves (Assam is recommended)
1/2 teaspoon masala, spice
1/2 cup ground ginger
1/8 cup clove
1/3 cup whole black peppercorn
3 tablespoons cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg, around 1/4 piece
2 tablespoons green cardamom pods

Steps:

  • Put all the masala mixture ingredients in a spice mill or blender and grind well. You will only use a pinch of this mixture, the remaining can be stored in an airtight jar.
  • 2. Pour the milk and 2 cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Add in the sugar, tea leaves and masala. Stir until the mixture turns dark (8 minutes).
  • 4. Remove from heat, strain into cups and serve hot.

MASALA CHAI POWDER



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Found on the Internet,but I haven't made it yet.Unfortunately,did find out yet how and how much to use to one cup of tea.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 sticks cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger powder
3 -4 cloves
4 -5 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon saunf (fennel)
1 peppercorn

Steps:

  • Powder all the above ingredients and mix.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Will keep well for years.

MASALA CHAI



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This chai tea is hot, spicy, and has a hint of the exotic...gotta love it!

Provided by JP001

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 whole cardamom pod
1 whole clove
2 black peppercorns
3 teaspoons black tea leaves
½ cup warm milk

Steps:

  • Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the cardamom pod, clove, peppercorns and tea leaves. Remove from heat, and let the mixture steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain into a cup, and fill cup the rest of the way with milk. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 12 g

GINGER CARDAMOM MASALA CHAI



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Can be had on a cold winter day or when having cold as it is soothing and will clear the sinuses. Also good to have when lazing with a book.

Provided by crazy cook

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -3 tablespoons darjeeling tea
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 inch gingerroot
3 cardamom seeds
sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the water in a saucepan.
  • Once it starts to boil add the tea powder.
  • Meanwhile grind the ginger and cardamom and add it to the saucepan.
  • After 3-4 minutes of boiling add the milk allow it to boil for 3-4 more minutes.
  • The strength of the tea can be adjusted by the ratio of milk and water.
  • Now strain the tea and serve immediately.
  • Add sugar according to ones taste.
  • The amount of ginger can also be adjusted as per ones taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 62.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Protein 4

MASALA CHAI BROWNIES



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These brownies are dairy-free and egg-free which makes them vegan. They have a subtle spice flavor and are delicious. If you enjoy chai lattes you will love these! To ensure your final product is vegan, use vegan sugar. The coconut is easily omitted if you aren't a fan. Be careful not to overcook them.

Provided by Mochi Puffs

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup very strongly brewed masala chai
½ cup canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray, and dust lightly with the 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. Place the coconut in the jar of a blender, and pulse to mince; set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the brewed chai, canola oil, and vanilla extract, just until all ingredients are moistened. Fold in the coconut. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is no longer shiny, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 159 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

Tips:

  • Freshly ground spices: Use freshly ground spices for the most flavorful chai. Pre-ground spices will yield less flavor and aroma.
  • Quality black tea: Choose a good quality black tea, such as Assam or Darjeeling, for a robust flavor.
  • Fresh ginger and cardamom: Use fresh ginger and cardamom for the best flavor. Dried or powdered spices will not yield the same depth of flavor.
  • Sweetener of choice: Use your preferred sweetener to taste. Honey, sugar, and jaggery are all common options.
  • Milk: Use whole milk for a richer flavor. You can use other types of milk, such as skim milk or almond milk, but the flavor will be lighter.
  • Strain the chai before serving: Strain the chai through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any solids, such as ginger or cardamom pieces.

Conclusion:

Masala chai is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. With its rich flavor and aromatic spices, it's no wonder that this tea is a popular choice around the world. Experiment with different spice combinations and brewing methods to find your perfect cup of masala chai. Whether you enjoy it as a morning pick-me-up or a relaxing evening treat, masala chai is sure to become a favorite beverage.

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