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Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)

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

Ingredients

ServingsServes 6Original: Serves 6
  • cumin seeds3 tsp
  • full-fat plain yoghurt, 2 cups, full-fat500 mL
  • cold water, 200 mL1 cup
  • fresh green chile peppers, fresh½ tsp
  • mint½ tsp
  • coriander½ tsp
  • white mustard seeds, white¾ tsp
  • ground white pepper, ground¾ tsp
  • ground black pepper, ground½ tsp
  • sugar3 tsp
  • rock salt½ tsp
  • salt½ tsp

Method 3 steps

  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.