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Doodh Patti Chai

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

Prep 2 minCook 8 minTotal 10 minServes 2

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Bring milk, water and cardamom to a boil in a small pan.
  2. Add tea and sugar. Simmer on low, letting it rise and fall two or three times, until deep caramel in colour.
  3. Strain into cups, pouring from a height for a light froth.

Tips

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