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Borhani

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বোরহানি · borhani

A tangy, peppery yogurt drink blended with mint, cilantro, green chilli and ground mustard seed — the digestive served alongside kacchi biryani at every Bangladeshi wedding.

Borhani is a Bangladeshi cold drink, ready in about 40 minutes and made with yogurt, mint and mustard seeds. It serves 4 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Rest
30 min
Total
40 min
Serves
4
Level
Beginner
Calories
111

Ingredients

4 glasses

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Blend the mint (opens in a new tab), cilantro (opens in a new tab) and green chillies with a splash of the water to a fine paste.

  2. Step 2

    Add the yogurt (opens in a new tab), remaining water, mustard, cumin, pepper (opens in a new tab), salt and sugar (opens in a new tab) and blend until frothy. Strain if you prefer it smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Chill well, then serve over ice.

    About this dish

    Origin
    Bangladesh · Commonly attributedMore food from Bangladesh
    Dish
    Lunch · Dinner · Cold drinks
    Cooking method
    Blended, No-cook
    Taste
    tangy, herby, spicy (chilli heat), refreshing
    Diet
    Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
    All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat
    Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
    Good for
    Make-ahead · Festive & celebration
    Cook more with
    Yogurt · Mint · Mustard seeds · Coriander leaves · Green chilli · Cumin seeds
    Techniques
    Wet grinding · Emulsification

    Allergens

    • Contains: Milkfrom yogurt
    • Contains: Mustardfrom mustard seeds

    Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

    Nutrition

    111 kcal per serving

    Estimated

    1 serving ≈ 221 g · recipe makes 4

    Where the energy comes from

    • Protein 17%
    • Carbohydrate 47%
    • Fat 35%
    Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
    NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
    Energy111 kcal50 kcal
    Protein4.9 g2.2 g
    Carbohydrate13.5 g6.1 g
    Net carbohydrate12.8 g5.8 g
    Sugars12.3 g5.6 g
    Added sugars6.3 g2.8 g
    Fibre0.7 g0.3 g
    Fat4.5 g2 g
    Saturated fat2.7 g1.2 g
    Trans fat——
    Cholesterol16 mg7 mg
    Sodium486 mg220 mg
    Salt equivalent1.2 g0.6 g
    Vitamins & minerals per serving
    Potassium
    264 mg
    Calcium
    180 mg
    Iron
    1.2 mg
    Magnesium
    26 mg
    Vitamin A (RAE)
    59 µg
    Vitamin C
    10 mg
    Vitamin D
    0.1 µg
    Vitamin B12
    0.5 µg
    Folate (DFE)
    18 µg

    How these numbers were made

    • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
    • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
    • Optional ingredients are not included: ice.
    • Black salt (kala namak): Table salt (FDC 173468) used as a stand-in; kala namak is mostly sodium chloride with sulphur compounds that give its eggy aroma.
    • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
    • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

    Good to know

    Tips

    • Start with half the mustard — it gets stronger as the drink sits.

    Common mistakes

    • Using too much mustard — it turns harsh and bitter as the drink stands.

    Serve with

    • Serve with kacchi biryani, tehari or morog polao.

    Storage

    • Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

    Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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    What the dish is built around

    Main ingredient

    Used in step 2

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