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Doodh Patti Chai
Serves 2 · Total 12 min · Prep 2 min · Cook 10 min
Doodh Patti Chai is Pakistan's favourite milk tea, made by boiling tea leaves directly in milk rather than water, for a richer, creamier cup. Simmered slowly with sugar and a hint of cardamom until deep amber in colour, it's the drink that starts most Pakistani mornings and welcomes every guest who walks through the door.
Quick answer: 12 min in total · serves 2 · main ingredients: Milk, Tea leaves, Sugar · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 500 ml 2 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Tea leaves
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Sugar
- 2 pc 2 pc Cardamom, lightly crushed (Optional)
Steps
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- Pour the milk into a small saucepan with the lightly crushed cardamom.
- Place over medium-high heat and bring just to a boil, watching closely so it doesn't bubble over.⏱ Bringing milk to a boil · 5 min
- Once it boils, add the tea leaves and stir once.
- Lower the heat and simmer the milk and tea leaves together until the colour turns a deep reddish-brown.⏱ Simmering with tea leaves · 4 min
- Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- Simmer for one more minute so the flavours blend.⏱ Final simmer · 1 min
- Strain into cups and serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Doodh Patti Chai take?
12 minutes in total: about 2 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
Is Doodh Patti Chai hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 7 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Doodh Patti Chai serve?
This recipe serves 2. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Doodh Patti Chai halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Doodh Patti Chai?
Fresh items you will probably need to buy: milk. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: tea leaves, sugar.
Any tips for making Doodh Patti Chai?
Use strong loose black tea leaves, not tea bags, for the deepest colour and flavour. If the milk is about to boil over, lower the heat immediately instead of lifting the pan off and on repeatedly.
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