This recipe is called “Chai ka masala” in Hindi
Yield: Approximately 1½ cups
An average Indian adult enjoys tea multiple times per day.
Ingredients:
⅓ cup green cardamom seeds
½ cup fennel seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1½ tablespoons ground dry ginger
2 tablespoons black cardamom seeds
2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
Directions:
Using a spice or coffee grinder, mix and grind the
fennel seeds, green and black cardamom seeds, mint, and
peppercorns until a fine powder is achieved.
Mix in the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and grind one
more time to combine the spices. Move to a small vessel
and store in a cool, dark place, for approximately thirty days at
room temperature or approximately one year in a fridge.
