Borhani facts for kids
A glass of Borhani at a wedding in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Alternative names | Burhani |
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| Course | Beverage |
| Place of origin | Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Dhaka Division, Greater Chittagong |
| Associated national cuisine | Bangladesh |
| Main ingredients | curd, mint leaves, bit lobon, mustard |
| Variations | Shahi Borhani |
Borhani, (Bengali: বোরহানী) is a traditional yogurt-like drink from Bangladesh. Borhani is made from sour doi, green chilli, mustard seeds, black salt, coriander and mint. It is considered by some to be a type of lassi. It is very commonly consumed in Dhaka and Chittagong regions of Bangladesh, where it is drunk in special events such as weddings and iftar gatherings in Ramadan. It is normally drank after heavy meals such as biryani (Kacchhi) and polao and morog Polao in order to aid digestion although appetizer borhanis do exist.
Etymology
The origin of the naming of the drink is unknown. However, the word is most likely to have come from Arabic Burhan (Arabic: برهان), meaning "proof".
Alternatively, it could have been derived from the Persian term Borani (Persian: بورانی), which denotes a dish made of yogurt and greens.
See also
In Spanish: Borjani para niños
