Boondi Raita
(Crispy fried gram flour mini balls in spiced yogurt).
Boondi Raita is a delicious side dish, which is easy to make and goes with almost any Indian dish! Boondi is a term used for crispy fried gram flour balls. Boondi can be made at home but more often than not people make this dish with store-bought boondi. Amongst many brands selling boondi, my personal favorite is Haldiram's. I find their boondi just perfect! You can use any boondi you like for this recipe.
Ingredients
For raita -
1 cup boondi
2cups yogurt
1/2 tsp roasted jeera powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp sugar
salt
For garnish -
1 tsp coriander leaves finely chopped
Method
Take yogurt in a bowl and whisk it properly to get a smooth texture.
Add cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and sugar to the curd. Mix well.
Add boondi and mix well again.
Garnish with coriander leaves and some more boondi.
BOONDI RAITA IS READY TO SERVE.
SERVE COLD.
Notes -
You can soak the boondi in warm water for 5 mins, squeeze it, and then use it to make the raita. This will make the boondi soft and remove excess oil from it.
If you prefer crispy boondi raita follow the method above.
Boondi raita
Ingredients
- 1 cup boondi
- 2cups yogurt
- 1/2 tsp roasted jeera powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt
- 1 tsp coriander leaves finely chopped
Method
- Take yogurt in a bowl and whisk it properly to get a smooth texture.
- Add cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and sugar to the curd. Mix well.
- Add boondi and mix well again.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and some more boondi.
Notes
- You can soak the boondi in warm water for 5 mins, squeeze it, and then use it to make the raita. This will make the boondi soft and remove excess oil from it.
- If you prefer crispy boondi raita follow the method above.
