Borhani (Bangladeshi Spiced Mint Yoghurt Drink)
A salty, tangy, minty yoghurt drink with green chilli and mustard, served cold alongside rich biryani.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 112kcal
- 8.9gcarbs
- 7.9gof which sugars
- 4.4gfat
- 2.6gsaturates
- 8.2gprotein
- 0.8gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the mustard seeds in a dry pan for 1 minute, until they start to pop, and cool.
1 min - 2
Put the yoghurt, water, mint, coriander, green chillies, toasted mustard seeds, cumin, black salt, pepper, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a blender.
- 3
Blend for 30 seconds, until smooth and flecked with green.
- 4
Taste and add more salt, lemon or chilli. It should be sharp, salty and cooling.
- 5
Chill for at least 30 minutes. Stir and serve in small glasses with biryani or tehari.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
