Cucumber Borhani
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Smoothies are a great summer respite, and we all have our favorite fruits to play with. Strawberry, mango, and berry are likely the biggest favorites, but have you ever considered a savory smoothie? A refreshing salty yogurt smoothie with aromatic notes of mint, chile and cumin? Enter Borhani, a traditional Bangladeshi lassi that is usually enjoyed in the summer as well as a digestive after heavy meals during weddings or festivals. I added cucumber to this one and you could almost consider it a drinkable raita. Mustard being one of the most essential parts of Bengali cuisine, the mustard seeds add a horseradish like tang to the drink. Borhani can be made with whole milk or non-fat yogurt and is best with yogurt that is slightly aged and sour.