दूध गरम कर दो

Use this when you want your milk at a higher temperature. You can say it to a family member. You can say it to a cook. You can even say it to a street vendor. Just add the phrase at the end of your sentence. If you want to be polite, add zara (just/please) at the beginning. It sounds like: zara doodh garam kar do. It makes the request feel much softer.

Use it during breakfast time. Use it before bed for that classic turmeric milk. It is perfect when the milk in the fridge is too cold. Use it at a 'Chai Tapri' (tea stall) if your milk glass is cooling down. It is a very active, everyday phrase. You will hear it in almost every Indian home daily.

Do not use this with your boss. It is a command, even if it is neutral. Do not use it with elders unless you add 'please'. In a very formal restaurant, use kar dijiye instead of kar do. Kar do can sound a bit bossy if used with the wrong person. Avoid using it if the milk is already boiling! That might lead to some funny looks.

Milk is a big deal in India. It is seen as a source of strength and purity. Many Indians drink warm milk before sleeping. It is often mixed with honey, sugar, or turmeric. Giving someone warm milk is a sign of care. If a mother says this to a helper, she is looking out for her child. It is a small phrase that powers a massive dairy-loving culture.

If you want to be more respectful, say doodh garam kar dijiye. If you are talking to a very close friend, doodh garam kar de works. To ask 'Can you heat the milk?', use doodh garam kar doge?. In some regions, people might say doodh ubaal do (boil the milk). But for a quick warm-up, garam is your best friend.