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Doodh Patti Chai

10 min · Serves 2 · Pakistani

Why make it

Strong black tea brewed straight in milk, the way it is poured at dhabas across Pakistan. Add cardamom if you like.

Serves 2

You’ll need

  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tsp loose black tea (or 2 tea bags)
  • 2 tsp sugar, or to taste
  • 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed (optional)
1

Step 1 of 3

Bring milk, water and cardamom to a boil in a small pan.
2

Step 2 of 3

Add tea and sugar. Simmer on low, letting it rise and fall two or three times, until deep caramel in colour.
3

Step 3 of 3

Strain into cups, pouring from a height for a light froth.

Cook’s tip

Letting it rise and settle a few times gives the stronger, kadak flavour.

Ready to cook?

Doodh Patti Chai

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