Boondi Raita Recipe

Boondi Raita is a popular Indian side dish made using yogurt, boondi and spices. Boondi is a deep fried snack made using gram flour. Boondi Raita is a wonderful side dish for roti, chapati & Indian flat breads and relished often as a snack as well. Learn to make Boondi Raita with step by step pictures.

Boondi Raita is a perfect side dish for any stuffed paratha. Raitas are always handy, goes well with both rice and stuffed parathas too. I had some leftover boondi so made this quick boondi raita and accompanied with aloo paratha, yum combo!

About Boondi Raita

‘Boondi’ means small deep fried droplets of fried batter. Boondi is a savory snack made by frying droplets of besan batter until crisp. Boondi Raita is made by mixing yogurt, boondi with spices.

Boondi Raita pairs up well with roti, paratha, biryani, pulao etc. The most commonly made raita at home is either cucumber raita or onion raita. But I love boondi raita with aloo paratha the best so I try to make boondi the previous day and make raita the next day.

Boondi Raita Ingredients

• Yogurt – Use thick curd for making best creamy and delicious boondi raita.
• Boondi – Use fresh kara boondi that is crisp.
• Spice powders – Chat masala powder, pepper powder, kashmiri red chili powder are used.
• Coriander leaves – Coriander leaves adds a nice flavor to the raita.

Similar Recipes

• Carrot raita
• Cucumber raita
• Onion raita
• Beetroot raita
• Mixed veg raita

How to make Boondi Raita Step by Step

1.Get all your ingredients ready. Whisk yogurt till smooth. Add all other ingredients to the whisked yogurt and give a quick stir. Garnish with the remaining char masala powder, coriander leaves and red chilli powder and serve chilled.

Serve chilled with hot parathas or any pulaos!

Expert Tips

• Serve immediately after making else the boondis will absorb the curd and it will become soggy. But if you like your boondi soft then you can mix and keep it resting for a while.
• I love chat masala powder sprinkled than mixing with the raita.
• You can soak boondi in warm water for 1 minute, squeeze out the water, then use it for raita. This can be done to remove excess oil.

Serving and Storage

Boondi Raita can be served with rice, roti, paratha, pulao, biryani etc. This raita is best when consumed fresh else the boondis will become soggy.

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Boondi Raita Recipe

Boondi Raita is a popular Indian side dish made using yogurt, boondi and spices. Boondi is a deep[ fried snack made using gram flour. Boondi Raita is a wonderful side dish for roti, chapati & Indian flat breads and relished often as a snack as well. Learn to make Boondi Raita with step by step pictures.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings3 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups thick curd
• 1/2 cup kara boondi
• 3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chat masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder optional
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Get all your ingredients ready. Whisk yogurt till smooth. Add all other ingredients to the whisked yogurt and give a quick stir. Garnish with the remaining char masala powder, coriander leaves and red chilli powder and serve chilled.
• Serve chilled with hot parathas or any pulaos!

Notes

• Serve immediately after making else the boondis will absorb the curd and it will become soggy. But if you like your boondi soft then you can mix and keep it resting for a while.
• I love chat masala powder sprinkled than mixing with the raita.
• You can soak boondi in warm water for 1 minute, squeeze out the water, then use it for raita. This can be done to remove excess oil.

Nutrition Facts

Boondi Raita Recipe

Amount Per Serving (75 g)

Calories 157 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 1371mg60%

Potassium 390mg11%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 572IU11%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 162mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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