Recipe for Boondi Raita
Today’s recipe is Boondi Raita.
Raita is a popular Indian side dish in which yoghurt is combined with vegetables, fruits or fried gram flour balls (Boondi). As the name reveals, Boondi Raita is made with Boondi. Boondi is prepared by deep-frying a runny batter made from gram flour (besan). Gram flour is combined with spices and water, and a runny batter is prepared. This batter is passed through a slotted spoon and dropped into hot oil. As soon as the batter falls into hot oil, it disperses into tiny spheres. These are fried till crispy. These crispy fried balls are called Boondi in Hindi. They are eaten as a snack and can be used in various recipes.
Raita can be paired with pulav, biryani, or paranthas; it’s your choice. I recently made this delicious raita and paired it with steamed rice, Black-Eyed Peas gravy and my favourite salad. The combination tasted great!
You can check out Pulav recipes on my blog. Boondi raita pairs perfectly with all of them.
Now, let’s check out the recipe for Boondi Raita:
Ingredients needed to make Boondi Raita:
- 500 gm Curd/Yoghurt
- 100 gm Boondi
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- Water; to adjust the consistency
- Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnishing (optional)
Method to make Boondi Raita:
- Beat the yoghurt with a spoon and transfer it to a serving bowl. Add Boondi.
- Mix. Add water if it seems too thick.
- Add salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder and cumin powder. Mix.
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Recipe for Boondi Raita
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 500 gm Curd/Yoghurt
- 100 gm Boondi
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- Water; to adjust the consistency
- Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the yoghurt with a spoon and transfer to a serving bowl. Add Boondi.
- Mix. Add water if it seems too thick.
- Add salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder and cumin powder. Mix.
