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Chai Spice

HB-13049 · Hand-built original · Indian

A warm homemade blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and other baking spices for cakes, cookies, coffee and tea.

IndianSeasoning5 minServes 845 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cinnamon

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

Servings:8quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Method

  1. Measure all of the spices into a bowl.
  2. Whisk the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and white pepper together until evenly combined.
  3. Tip the blend into an airtight container or jar and store it at room temperature for up to 1 year.
  4. Use the chai spice as needed in baked goods or any recipe that calls for it.

Prep: 5 min · Total: 5 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

45 kcalCalories
0.7 gProtein
9.6 gCarbs
1.7 gFat
1.2 gSaturates
5.2 gFibre
0.2 gSugars
4 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
88 mgPotassium
95 mgCalcium
1.1 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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