borhani
{{Short description|Bangladeshi drinks}}
{{Infobox food
| name = Borhani
| image = A_Glass_of_Borhani.jpg
| caption = A glass of Borhani at a wedding in Dhaka, Bangladesh
| alternate_name = Burhani
| country = Bangladesh
| national_cuisine = Bangladesh
| region = Dhaka Division, Greater Chittagong
| creator =
| course = Beverage
| served =
| main_ingredient = curd, mint leaves, bit lobon, mustard
| variations = Shahi Borhani
| calories =
| other =
}}
Borhani ({{langx|bn|বোরহানী}}) is a traditional yogurt-like{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/lifestyle/special-feature/bangladesh-cuisine-part-2-delectable-and-diverse-1329079|title=Bangladesh cuisine part 2-- delectable and diverse|date=2016-12-13|website=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=2019-02-20}} drink from Bangladesh.{{cite book |last1=Jyoti Prakash |first1=Tamang |title=Ethnic Fermented Foods and Alcoholic Beverages of Asia |date=2016 |publisher=Springer |isbn=9788132228004 |pages=77–89}} Borhani is made from sour doi, green chili, mustard seeds, black salt, coriander and mint.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/mint-and-herbs-help-bring-solvency-1405876|title=Mint and herbs help bring solvency|date=2017-05-16|website=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=2019-02-19}} It is considered by some to be a type of lassi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2017/may/best-indian-food-dallas-chaat-samosas-tandoori-masala/|title=The Ultimate Guide to Indian Food in Dallas|date=2016-12-13|website=D Magazine|language=en|access-date=2019-02-20}} It is very commonly consumed in Dhaka and Chittagong regions of Bangladesh, where it is served in special events such as weddings and iftar gatherings in Ramadan. It is normally drank after heavy meals such as biryani, morog polao and tehari{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/food-2/10-dishes-from-south-asia-that-you-must-try-at-least-once-410553/|title=10 Dishes From South Asia That You Must Try at Least Once|date=2015-06-06|website=India.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-20}} to aid digestion although appetizer borhanis do exist.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/dining/yogurt-drinks-not-too-smooth.html|title=Yogurt Drinks, Not Too Smooth|last=Clark|first=Melissa|date=2014-05-16|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-02-19|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/102992443/review-nobannos-new-outpost-brings-bengali-flavours-westside|title=Review: Nobanno's new outpost brings Bengali flavours westside|website=Stuff|date=11 April 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-02-19}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/food-and-drink/article/local-knowledge-hajis-biryani-house|title=Local Knowledge: Haji's Biryani House|website=Broadsheet|language=en|access-date=2019-02-19}}
Etymology
The origin of the name of the drink is unknown. However, the word is most likely to have derived from the Persian term Borani (Persian: بورانی), which denotes a dish made of yogurt and greens.
See also
References
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