☕ Masala Chai

A daily ritual, spiced gently

Spice Level: 🌶️
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves: 2
Calories (approx): 120 kcal (with milk & sugar)

🥄 Sacred Spoons & Simmered Memories

🌿 Introduction

Masala chai is more than a drink — it’s a pause, a conversation, a return to the self.


Each household carries its own rhythm of spices, adjusted by memory, mood, and season.

"Chai doesn’t rush you. It waits”

Masala Chai

Photo by Stirred By Spice

📝 Ingredients

For Homemade Masala Chai

  • Cloves – 2 tbsp

  • Green cardamom – 2 tbsp

  • Cinnamon – 2 tbsp

  • Black peppercorns – 2 tbsp

  • Fennel seeds – 1 tbsp

  • Dry ginger powder – 1 tbsp

  • Nutmeg – 1 whole

  • Dry rose petals – 1 tbsp (optional)

For Chai (per serving)

  • Water – 1 cup

  • Milk – ½ cup

  • Tea leaves – 1½ tsp

  • Chai masala – ¼ tsp

  • Sugar or jaggery – to taste

🍽️ Instructions

  • Prepare the Masala –
    Dry grind all masala ingredients into a coarse powder. Store airtight.

  • Boil the Base –
    Bring water to a boil. Add chai masala and tea leaves.

  • Add Milk & Sweetener –
    Simmer gently. Add milk and sugar. Boil until aromatic.

  • Strain & Serve –
    Strain into cups and enjoy hot.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Best enjoyed with vada, biscuits, or quiet conversation.
Pairs beautifully with slow mornings and unhurried evenings.

Curious about the spices behind the cup?

Masala chai is less about a fixed recipe and more about understanding spices — how they warm, balance, and comfort.

If you’re curious to explore that world gently, I have a guide that walks you through it, one spice at a time.

💬 Soulful Note

Chai is how many Indian kitchens say, “Sit. You matter".

📚 Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

📚Cook's Wisdom:

  • Q: Fresh ginger or dry ginger?
    A: Both — fresh for brightness, dry ginger for warmth.

  • Tip: Rose petals add softness, not sweetness.

  • Cultural Note:
    Chai is deeply personal — no two cups are meant to taste the same.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving — Approx.)

  • Calories 120

  • Protein 4g

  • Carbs 14g

  • Fat 4g

  • Fiber 0g

Curious about the spices behind the cup?

Masala chai is less about a fixed recipe and more about understanding spices — how they warm, balance, and comfort.

If you’re curious to explore that world gently, I have a guide that walks you through it, one spice at a time.

🍃🌶🍃 The Bottom Line

A humble cup, holding centuries of comfort.

🧡 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty — cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart — where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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