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Borhani (Spicy Yogurt Drink)



borhani

If you attend a wedding in Bangladesh, there is a high chance you will be served borhani with your meal. It is a traditional drink, made popular by locals in Dhaka and Chittagong. Borhani is made with yogurt, spices, a little sugar, coriander, and mint leaves. These ingredients come together to create a uniquely sweet, spicy, and tangy tasting beverage, unique to Bangladeshi cuisine. Due to the inclusion of multiple herbs and spices, borhani helps to digest food faster. Hence, it is a common choice of drink following a heavy meal of pulao or biriyani. Borhani is readily available in all restaurants that serve traditional Bangladeshi food, so don’t forget to give it a try!


🌿 Borhani (Spicy Yogurt)

Mishti Doi (Sweet Yogurt)



misty doi

Yogurt is found in every district of Bangladesh, but mishti doi, originating from Bogra, is undoubtedly one of the most flavorsome types. People traveling through Bogra always stop to take a few servings home for their loved ones. Mishti doi is prepared as you would most fermented yogurts. It is made by adding sugar and molasses to boiling milk, then leaving it to ferment overnight. Once fermented, mishti doi has a thick consistency, with a sweet, unique taste. It has been enjoyed throughout Bangladesh for nearly two centuries, and it is very much a must-try food when visiting.


Misty Doi (Sweet Yogurt) 🍂


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