 A glass of Borhani at a wedding inDhaka, Bangladesh | |
| Alternative names | Burhani |
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| Course | Beverage |
| Place of origin | Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Dhaka Division,Greater Chittagong |
| Associatedcuisine | Bangladesh |
| Main ingredients | curd,mint leaves,bit lobon,mustard |
| Variations | Shahi Borhani |
Borhani (Bengali:বোরহানী) is a traditional yogurt-like[1] drink fromBangladesh.[2] Borhani is made from sourdoi, green chili, mustard seeds,black salt, coriander and mint.[3] It is considered by some to be a type oflassi.[4] It is very commonly consumed inDhaka andChittagong regions of Bangladesh, where it is served in special events such asweddings andiftar gatherings inRamadan. It is normally drank after heavy meals such asbiryani, morogpolao andtehari[5] to aid digestion although appetizerborhanis do exist.[6][7][8]
The origin of the name of the drink is unknown. However, the word is most likely to have derived from the Persian termBorani (Persian: بورانی), which denotes a dish made of yogurt and greens.
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