Skip to content

Beta This app is in Beta Testing

FoodStudio

on FoodByNation · media by Agent Bond in SecondMem's studios

India · Drink

Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)

Serves 6

Borhani are yoghurt-based drinks popular in Bangladesh. It's traditionally served in wedding ceremonies around the country.

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Milk, Mustard. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 3 tsp cumin seeds
  • 500 mL (2 cups) full-fat plain yoghurt
  • 1 cup (200 mL) cold water
  • ½ tsp fresh green chile peppers
  • ½ tsp mint
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ¾ tsp white mustard seeds
  • ¾ tsp ground white pepper
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp rock salt
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Dry-roast cumin seeds by cooking them over low heat in small pan until you can smell the seasoning, about 2 minutes. Cool and grind to a powder.
  2. Beat yoghurt with water until it becomes smooth. Strain green chili, mint, leaf and coriander pastes with some water blend into the yoghurt. Combine all other ingredients and mix well.
  3. Serve cold.