(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.