Cookbook:Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)

| Beverages | Indian Cuisine

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

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

Procedure

 * 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.