Boondi raita is a refreshing curd recipe. It belongs to the Indian cuisine and serves as a side dish. This yummy raita tastes best with Rajma chawal Or bhindhi and chapati. This recipe is healthy and yummy at the same time. Boondi raita has got its name from boondi which means boond also known as droplets in English. This boondi is made by adding tiny droplets of besan batter in hot oil and then is fried until it turns crisp. Boondi can be made at home but nowadays it is readily available in the market.
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Introduction
Boondi Raita is made by adding boondi in spiced curd and then it is left undisturbed for an hour until the boondi absorbs the curd and turns soft. There is an alternative methods mentioned in the tips and tricks, which can be applied when in a hurry. So please go ahead and try this yummy recipe of ours and don’t forget to share your reviews in the comments section below.
Ingredients
Curd- 250 grams
Boondi- 150 grams
Cumin powder- 1/4 tablespoon
Black salt- 1/4 tablespoon
Salt- as per taste.
Green chillies- 2 (finely crushed)
Coriander leaves- 1 tablespoon) finely chopped
Ice cubes- 4 to 5 cubes.
Step by step recipe with images
1) Firstly take a mixing bowl and add 250 grams of curd to it.
2) Beat it with the help of a beater or fork.
3) Beat until smooth and creamy.
4) Now add 1/4 tablespoon cumin powder in it.
5) Add 1/4 tablespoon black salt in it.
6) Add salt as per taste.
7) Add chopped green chillies to it.
8) Add 150 grams boondi to it.
9) Add 4 to 5 ice cubes to it.
10) Add freshly chopped coriander leaves to it.
11) Stir it well until everything gets mixed.
12) Rest it for an hour in the refrigerator until boondi soaks the curd well. Add more ice cubes or water if required.
13) When the boondi becomes soft, your raita is ready to be served.
14) Finally garnish it with coriander or mint leaves and enjoy with your favourite Indian recipes.
Tips and Tricks
1) There are usually two ways to soak boondi. Firstly you can simply add it in beaten curd and rest it for an hour. Or secondly if you are in a hurry, you can simply add the boondi in lukewarm water and then squeeze off the excess water and add it to the beaten curd.
2) Beat the curd well until it turns smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no lumps in it.
3) You can add water instead of ice cubes. But if you are in a hurry, add 1/2 cup water instead.
4) Try using fresh curd. It must not be sour. You can add 1 tablespoon sugar if you want.
Recipe card
Boondi raita
Ingredients
- Curd- 250 grams
- Boondi- 150 grams
- Cumin powder- 1/4 tablespoon
- Black salt- 1/4 tablespoon
- Salt- as per taste.
- Green chillies- 2 (finely crushed)
- Coriander leaves- 1 tablespoon) finely chopped
- Ice cubes- 4 to 5 cubes.
Instructions
- Firstly take a mixing bowl and add 250 grams of curd to it.
- Beat it with the help of a beater or fork.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Now add 1/4 tablespoon cumin powder in it.
- Add 1/4 tablespoon black salt in it.
- Add salt as per taste.
- Add chopped green chillies to it.
- Add 150 grams boondi to it.
- Add 4 to 5 ice cubes to it.
- Add freshly chopped coriander leaves to it.
- Stir it well until everything gets mixed.
- Rest it for an hour in the refrigerator until boondi soaks the curd well. Add more ice cubes or water if required.
- When the boondi becomes soft, your raita is ready to be served.
- Finally garnish it with coriander or mint leaves and enjoy with your favourite Indian recipes.
