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Boondi Raita

Boondi ka Raita is a delicious raita made yogurt, small fried chickpea flour balls and spices.

Boondi Raita

Ingredients

  • 1.0 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1.0 cup Curd
  • 0.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Sugar
  • 1.0 pinch Black Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 0.12 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 0.5 cup Boondi

Cooking Steps

  1. Soak the boondi in hot water for 2-3 minutes. Then, gently squeeze the boondi between your palms to remove excess water and oil. This step helps to make the boondi less oily and more enjoyable.You can skip this step and add dry boondis directly to the yogurt.
  2. Whisk the yogurt (curd) in a large mixing bowl until smooth. If the yogurt is too thick, add ¼ cup of water and whisk again until you achieve the desired consistency.
  3. Add spices like roasted jeera powder, red chili powder, chaat masala powder, black pepper powder, sugar, black salt, and coriander leaves. Mix it very well.
  4. Next, add soaked boondi and mix well.
  5. Serve chilled with vegetable biryani or pulao.