Tea Masala or Chai Masala is a blend of species mainly used for making tea. What makes Masala Chai special and aromatic is this Masala. Here are steps to make it at your home.
For making masala for your tea, you need cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon sticks, star anise, ginger powder, nutmeg powder, or any other dry spice you wish.
Dry Roast your spices first. Dont over heat. Roast until you start getting the aroma of it. Take it off from the gas and let it cool.
After it cools down, crush or grind your roasted spices to make powder.
Your masala is ready. Keep it in a air-tight container.
Add a pinch of Masala while you make your tea. That's how you can make your tea masala at your home following these simple steps.