Degchi
A thin, savoury yogurt drink blended with mustard, mint, black salt and roasted cumin, served ice-cold to cut through the richness of a heavy kacchi biryani meal. Never sweet — the sharp, salty-tangy flavour is exactly the point.
Quick answer: 15 min in total · serves 6 · main ingredients: Yogurt, Mustard seeds, Mint, Green chilli · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 500 g 2 cup Yogurt, whisked smooth
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Mustard seeds, ground to a paste
- 0.5 cup 0.5 cup Mint
- 2 pc 2 pc Green chilli
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds, roasted and ground
- to taste to taste Salt
- 0.25 cup 0.25 cup Coriander (Optional)
Steps
- Keep the yogurt and all the spices ready, since borhani comes together in just a few minutes.
- Blend the mint, coriander, green chilli and mustard paste with a little water into a smooth, fine paste.
- Whisk this paste into the yogurt along with the roasted cumin and salt until completely smooth.
- Add chilled water gradually, whisking, until the drink reaches a thin, pourable consistency.
- Strain through a fine sieve for a silky texture.
- Chill well and serve ice-cold.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink) take?
15 minutes in total.
Is Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps.
How many people does Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink) serve?
This recipe serves 6. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: salt. Spice-box items: mustard seeds, cumin seeds. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: yogurt, mint, green chilli.
Any tips for making Borhani (Spiced Yogurt Drink)?
Borhani is always savoury, never sweet — if it tastes flat, it usually needs more salt or green chilli, not sugar.
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Cooking terms in this recipe: Hari mirch (green chilli)
