How to make doodh patti chai

How to make doodh patti chai

Doodh Patti Chai is a type of tea that originates from the Indian subcontinent. It is made by simmering milk, sugar (optional) and tea leaves together to create a rich and flavorful beverage. The name “Doodh Patti Chai” literally means “milk- tea.”

The exact origins of Doodh Patti are unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the Northern part of the Sub-Continent.

This region is known for its cold winters and harsh weather conditions. In order to keep warm, people would make this type of tea as a way to stay warm and energized throughout the day.

How to make doodh patti chai

Over time, the popularity of Doodh Pati Chai began to spread throughout the region.

Today, Doodh Patti Tea is enjoyed by people all over the world and has become one of the most iconic teas.

How to Make Doodh Patti Chai

There are few things in this world that can compare to the delicious taste of a perfect cup of Doodh Patti.

But many people don’t know how to make it correctly. Here, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect cup of Pakistani Doodh Patti. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

How to make doodh patti chai
Add milk, tea leaves, sugar, and Cardamom in a saucepan

How to make doodh patti chai
Bring to boil on medium heat

How to make doodh patti chai
Reduce heat and allow to boil 2-4 minutes

How to make doodh patti chai
Pour into cups

Ingredients

  • Milk 2-½ cups
  • Tea leaves 1 tsp
  • Sugar 2 tsp or to taste
  • Cardamom pods 2 (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine milk, sugar, and cardamom in a saucepan.
  2. Boil on medium heat.
  3. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Strain tea in cups and serve hot.

Pro Tip:

Today, most people use packet milk, but the real taste of chai comes from fresh unboiled milk.


Doodh pati chai

A cup of doodh patti chai with biscuits

TypeFlavoured tea
CourseDrink
Region or stateIndian subcontinent
Main ingredientsTea, milk, spices, sugar (optional)
Similar dishes

  • Burmese milk tea
  • Hong Kong-style milk tea
  • Teh tarik

Doodh pati chai (from Hindi दूध पत्ति चाय and Urdu دودھ پتی چائے 'milk leaf tea') is a tea beverage, originating from the Indian subcontinent, consumed in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal in which milk, together with sugar, is boiled with tea. Doodh pati is different from saada chai, in that it only uses milk (as opposed to water) and tea. This tea is quite common in South Asia. It is marginally costlier than the regular, water-based saada chai.

Etymology and terminology[edit]

In many Indo-Aryan languages, chai or cha is the word for tea. This comes from the Persian چای chay, which originated from the Chinese word for tea 茶 chá.[1] Doodh means milk and pati means leaf. Therefore, the term, Doodh pati chai literally means milk leaf tea.

Preparation[edit]

One preparation method is to add water to a pot and leaving it to a boil along with various spices such as green cardamom, ginger, black cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorns, black cloves, fennel seeds, nutmeg, dried ginger powder, as well as saffron in the upper to middle classes. Once the water and spices come to a boil, tea is added to it. The mixture is then left to brew. Full cream milk is then added to the mixture and it is then stewed for long periods of time to infuse. Sugar is often added as per one's taste.[2] After mixing thoroughly on low heat, a tea strainer is used before serving the chai. It is usually poured into cups but some prefer to drink it the old fashioned way, from the edge of a saucer.[3]

Consumption[edit]

Doodh pati is famously consumed in northern India and Pakistan, where it is boiled along with cardamom, ginger and many other whole spices listed above. Typically, it is available at roadside dhabas and chaiwalas at street corners, but is most commonly prepared at home, though less so than its water based alternative. It is mainly consumed in North India and Pakistan, though it is also consumed occasionally in Nepal and Bangladesh and has spread even to the Middle East due to its popularity.

Doodh pati is also often served at roadside Dhabas and Chaiwalas all over South Asia.[4][3] It is also consumed during leisure time after a hectic day.[4]

See also[edit]

  • Indian tea culture
  • Pakistani tea culture
  • Bangladeshi cuisine

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Definition of Chai". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Pakistani cuisine". BusinessMirror. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2017. Doodh Pati Chai is made by cooking tea leaves with milk and sugar, sometimes served with cardamom for fragrance. Extremely sweet, this is a local variation of a builder’s tea.
  3. ^ a b Ansari, Noman (29 October 2015). "The perfect doodh pati: I quizzed my chai wala, so you don't have to". Dawn. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  4. ^ a b Islam, Nazish (10 July 2016). ""Do parathay or ek doodh patti"". Dawn. Retrieved 26 September 2017.

What is the difference between Doodh Patti and chai?

Doodh pati is different from saada chai, in that it only uses milk (as opposed to water) and tea. This tea is quite common in South Asia. It is marginally costlier than the regular, water-based saada chai.

What is chai milk tea made of?

But the traditional ingredients of a spiced tea blend usually include black tea mixed with strong spices, like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and black peppercorns. The spiced tea mixture is typically brewed strong with milk and sweetened with sugar or honey.

What is the ratio of chai to water?

Basic Chai Tea Brewing Instruction Use 1 tsp or 2.3g of tea leaves for every 8oz (1 cup) of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil at 212oF (100oC). Add boiling water and let the tea leaves steep for 5 minutes.

How do you make tea step by step?

Instructions for Perfect Cup of Tea for One.
Add 1 cup/200 mL of freshly boiled water to your tea bag (in a mug).
Allow the tea bag to brew for 2 minutes..
Remove the tea bag..
Add 10 mL of milk..
Wait 6 minutes before consumption for the cuppa to reach its optimum temperature of 140 F/60 C..