Homemade Bubble Tea (Boba Tea) - Telugu Style

Step 1: Prepare the first brown sugar syrup

In a pan, add 2-3 spoons of brown sugar and 4-5 spoons of water. Stir continuously until the brown sugar melts completely and forms a syrup consistency.

Step 2: Make the sabudana dough

Gradually add 4-5 spoons of sabudana powder to the melted brown sugar syrup, one spoon at a time. Mix continuously to avoid lumps, until a thick dough forms.

Step 3: Add cocoa powder

Turn off the stove and transfer the sabudana dough to a bowl. Add 1 spoon of cocoa powder (you can use 2 spoons for a richer chocolate flavor and darker color) and mix well until fully incorporated into the dough.

Step 4: Knead and divide the dough

Let the dough cool slightly so it's comfortable to handle. Knead it for a few minutes until it becomes smooth. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.

Step 5: Roll and cut the pearls

Take one part of the dough and roll it into a thin, long cylindrical shape. Using a knife, cut the log into small, bite-sized pieces. For a more 'perfect' boba shape, cut them even smaller than shown in the video. Repeat this process for all dough parts.

Step 6: Coat the pearls with cornflour

Place the cut boba pearls on a plate and sprinkle generously with cornflour. Gently toss or roll the pearls to ensure each one is fully coated with cornflour. This prevents them from sticking together.

Step 7: Boil the boba pearls

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the cornflour-coated boba pearls to the boiling water. Let them boil for 15-20 minutes until they become translucent and soft.

Step 8: Strain and rinse

Turn off the stove. Strain the boiled boba pearls using a sieve. Rinse them immediately with a glass of cold water to remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking.

Step 9: Prepare the second brown sugar syrup

In a separate pan, add 2 spoons of brown sugar and 2-3 spoons of water. Heat until the sugar dissolves and forms a syrup.

Step 10: Combine pearls with syrup

Add the strained and rinsed boba pearls to the brown sugar syrup. Mix well for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the pearls are fully coated and absorb the syrup for flavor.

Step 11: Assemble the bubble tea

Drizzle 2-3 spoons of chocolate syrup (optional, for decoration and extra flavor) inside a glass. Add a desired amount of the prepared boba pearls to the glass.

Step 12: Add milk and ice

Pour 1 glass of milk into the glass. Add 2-3 ice cubes to chill the drink.

Step 13: Serve

Stir well with a straw to combine all ingredients and enjoy your delicious homemade bubble tea.

• For a richer chocolate flavor and darker color, use 2 spoons of cocoa powder instead of 1.

• Cut the boba pearls into smaller pieces for a more 'perfect' boba shape.

• Jaggery can be used as a substitute for brown sugar in both syrup preparations.

• Ensure sabudana powder is added gradually to avoid lumps in the dough.

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