Borhani


Borhani, is a traditional yogurt-like drink from Bangladesh. Borhani is made from sour doi, 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 and 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 the Arabic word, burhan, meaning "proof".