Chai Spice Blend

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Ingredients

  • 2-4 cardamom pods (seeds only)
  • 6-7 cloves
  • 1 stick cassia cinnamon (1 cm x 4 cm in area), broken into tiny pieces
  • 8-10 black peppercorns (smashed)
  • 1 tablespoon dried ginger powder

Instructions

  1. In a small cast iron skillet, add the cardamom seeds, cloves, smashed peppercorn and the cinnamon pieces & toast them over a gentle heat till the spices begin emitting their characteristic aroma. Transfer the spices into a stone mortar and allow to cool down slightly.
  2. Add the ginger powder & pound until the spices have ground into a fine powder. Sieve the masala using a fine tea stainer. transfer the bigger bits of spices back to the mortar & repeat the process of pounding & sieving until you're left with very little spice grit (which you can toss into any stew or dish you're planning to make). Sore in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

172 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 5.6g 7% DV
Carbs 37.2g 14% DV
Fiber 16.7g 60% DV
Sugar 0.8g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 151.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 619.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.3mcg
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Calcium 264.3mg 20% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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