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Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)

Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)

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A traditional Bangladeshi drink made with yogurt, green chilies, and spices. Perfect for wedding ceremonies.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Jamzze, Webaware and 8 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Borhani is a traditional drink from Bangladesh, often served during wedding ceremonies. This refreshing beverage is perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time5 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$2.44 $0.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.58
  • $1.35
  • $0.06
  • $0.04
  • $0.08
  • $0.02
  • $0.12
  • $0.10
  • $0.05
  • $0.02
  • $0.02

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Toast the cumin seeds by heating them in a small pan over low heat until you can smell their aroma, about 2 minutes.
  2. Let it cool completely, then grind into a powder.
  3. Mix the yogurt with water until you reach a smooth consistency. ≈ 4 min
  4. Strain the purees of green chili, mint, spinach, and cilantro, mixing them with a little water. ≈ 3 min
  5. Combine all the other ingredients and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  6. Serve chilled. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)

  • 3 tablespoons of cumin seeds$0.58
  • 500 ml (2 cups) of plain, full-fat yogurt$1.35
  • 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh green chili peppers$0.06
  • 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves$0.04
  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro$0.08
  • 1 tablespoon of white mustard seeds$0.02
  • 3/4 cup of ground white pepper$0.12
  • 1/2 cup of ground black pepper$0.10
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar$0.05
  • 1/2 cup of rock salt$0.02
  • 1/2 cup of salt$0.02

Total$2.44

that's $0.41 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons of cumin seeds
  • 500 ml (2 cups) of plain, full-fat yogurt
  • 200 ml of cold water
  • 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh green chili peppers
  • 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of white mustard seeds
  • 3/4 cup of ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup of ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of rock salt
  • 1/2 cup of salt

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