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    Kara Boondi Recipe

    November 1, 2012 by Sharmilee J 41 Comments

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    Kara Boondi is a tasty crispy savoury made by frying droplets of batter made with besan flour and spices. Kara Boondi is the savoury version of Boondi and a commonly relished tea time snack. Kara Boondi is made during Diwali and is used for making mixture.Kara Boondi

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    I very badly wanted to try boondi ladoo this year atleast, but somehow my fear for it has not yet reduced so decided to give kara boondhi a try first and luckily it turned out great. The preparation of kara boondi is very easy except for the batter consistency as it will lead to boondhis with tails if the batter consistency is not perfect. Now that I’ve tried kara boondi now am confident to give boondi ladoo a try.

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    Kara Boondi

    Kara Boondi is a tasty crispy savoury made by frying droplets of batter made with besan flour and spices. Kara Boondi is the savoury version of Boondi and a commonly relished tea time snack. Kara Boondi is made during Diwali and is used for making mixture.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup besan flour
    • 2 tbsp rice flour
    • a generous pinch hing
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • a sprig curry leaves
    • 1 tbsp cashewnuts
    • 2 tsp oil
    • 4 tbsp peanuts
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • We need 2 laddles for making boondhi : one for making the boondhis and another for draining them from oil.
    • In a mixing bowl - add besan flour, rice flour, hing, 1 tsp red chilli powder and required salt. First add little water to make a thick paste.
    • Then add more water little by little to form a flowing batter, then add the 2 tsp oil (this is ensure pouring the batter smoothly). Here is where we need to be very careful. If the batter consistency is not perfect the balls will not be round and it will have tails.
    • To check if the batter is in correct consistency : First take a spoon and dip the backside of the spoon into batter and hold it on top of the preheated oil. If it drops as perfect rounds then the batter is perfect.
    • Turn over to cook on both sides evenly. Once it turns golden brown and the shh sound ceases take it out from oil and drain in tissue. Do this for the remaining batter as well.
    • Finally fry peanuts, cashews and curry leaves until crisp, set aside.
    • In a mixing bowl - add the prepared boondhis, 1 tsp red chilli powder, curry leaves, cashews and peanuts and salt if needed. Toss them to combine.
    • Store in an airtight container and enjoy munching Kara Boondi!

    Notes

    • Batter consistency is very important to get perfect round boondis. So be very careful while adding water.
    • When we drop the batter with the back of the spoon and If it drops and forms balls with a tail - then add little more water to make it runny. Do the same spoon test.
    • Once the batter is ready take a ladle full of batter and add it to the perforated ladle. Let it fall down by itself else tap it or using the same ladle used for pouring just spread it as shown in the below pic so that it drops down.
    • If the balls formed are very light and thin then the batter is very runny so you can add 1 tbsp of besan.
    • Just tap the perforated ladle for the batter to drop as rounds by itself else spread it with another ladle.
    Nutrition Facts
    Kara Boondi
    Amount Per Serving (100 g)
    Calories 439 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
    Monounsaturated Fat 9g
    Sodium 1029mg45%
    Potassium 715mg20%
    Carbohydrates 46g15%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin A 321IU6%
    Vitamin C 0.03mg0%
    Calcium 55mg6%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Kara Boondi Recipe Step by Step

    1. We need 2 laddles for making boondhi : one for making the boondhis and another for draining them from oil. In a mixing bowl – add besan flour, rice flour, hing, 1 tsp red chilli powder and required salt. First add little water to make a thick paste.
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    2. Then add more water little by little to form a flowing batter, then add the 2 tsp oil(this is ensure pouring the batter smoothly).Here is where we need to be very careful. If the batter consistency is not perfect the balls will not be round and it will have tails.
      To check if the batter is in correct consistency : First take a spoon and dip the backside of the spoon into batter and hold it on top of the preheated oil. If it drops as perfect rounds then the batter is perfect.
      How to make kara boondi - Step2Pin
    3. Turn over to cook on both sides evenly.Once it turns golden brown and the shh sound ceases take it out from oil and drain in tissue.Do this for the remaining batter as well.
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    4. Finally fry peanuts, cashews and curry leaves until crisp, set aside. In a mixing bowl – add the prepared boondhis, 1 tsp red chilli powder, curry leaves, cashews and peanuts and salt if needed. Toss them to combine.
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    Store in an airtight container and enjoy munching the snack!
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    Expert Tips

    • Batter consistency is very important to get perfect round boondis.So be very careful while adding water.
    • When we drop the batter with the back of the spoon and If it drops and forms balls with a tail – then add little more water to make it runny. Do the same spoon test. Once the batter is ready take a laddle full of batter and add it to the perforated laddle. Let it fall down by itself else tap it or using the same laddle used for pouring just spread it as shown in the below pic so that it drops down.
    • If the balls formed are very light and thin then the batter is very runny so you can add 1 tbsp of besan.
    • Just tap the perforated laddle for the batter to drop as rounds by itself else spread it with another laddle.

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    Comments

    1. Hari Chandana P

      November 01, 2012 at 2:00 pm

      Wowwwwww… looks simply awesome.. perfectly done 🙂

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    2. srividhya Ravikumar

      November 01, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      cute cute boondhis…absolutely awesome..

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    3. Gayathri Subramanian

      November 01, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      HI sharmi, thank you for this recipe!!! I will definitely try this for Diwali this time.Last time I tried Mysore pak from your blog and it turned out really well. Btw, please have a re-look at the My Notes section.

      Reply
    4. jeyashrisuresh

      November 01, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      Super tempting kara boondhis, perfectly done

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    5. Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj

      November 01, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      wow super tempting karaboondhi… so lovely one….
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    6. Veena Theagarajan

      November 01, 2012 at 2:46 pm

      super crunchy and cute boondhis.. I posted the same today
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    7. divya

      November 01, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      Very tempting snack, looks super yummy

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    8. DivyaGCP

      November 01, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Perfectly made boondhi.. Crunchy and very inviting!!

      Reply
    9. ANU

      November 01, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      awesome and very nice clicks….
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    10. Divya @ http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/

      November 01, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      Beautiful presentation sharmi….

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    11. indianspicemagic

      November 01, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      Crunchy boondies…. U can even try making my fav ladoos as the shape of boondi is perfect.

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    12. APARNARAJESHKUMAR

      November 01, 2012 at 3:37 pm

      thanks for the tips 🙂 mine was floppy wll give a try again !

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    13. Bhavani Anantharamakrishnan

      November 01, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Wow…sharmi!thats so mouth watering….But,Do you have any tips how to do without the big laddle?

      I don't have one and don't get it where i live:(!!!

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    14. Sharmilee! :)

      November 01, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      @Bhavani : You can try with the small laddle itself but am not sure whether we can get perfect round boondis using that….

      Reply
    15. Vimitha Anand

      November 01, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Bhoondhi looks so crispy and yummy Sharmi

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    16. aditi

      November 01, 2012 at 6:46 pm

      this is indeed a feat to achieve

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    17. Sangeetha

      November 01, 2012 at 10:57 pm

      chance illa…super n perfect kaara boondhi…lovely pics n presentation…
      will follow ur tips for sure…thanks for sharing!
      really U r my inspiration, after seeing your diwali recipes n presentation i too wanted to give life to my space with diwali recipes, so am back today…thanks!!!

      Reply
    18. Priya

      November 01, 2012 at 11:06 pm

      Crunchy munchy boondis, wish i get a bowl.

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    19. Sangeetha Priya

      November 01, 2012 at 11:21 pm

      Perfectly done spicy boondis with super clicks!!!
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    20. Gauri

      November 02, 2012 at 2:12 am

      Wow, for the first attempt its perfect!

      Reply
    21. Shabitha Karthikeyan

      November 02, 2012 at 2:52 am

      Never made this at home. Looks perfect and very tempting snack.

      Reply
    22. Srimathi

      November 02, 2012 at 3:13 am

      Boondhi looks perfect. I love kara boondhi with curd rice.

      Reply
    23. Vardhini

      November 02, 2012 at 6:54 am

      Looks perfect Sharmi 🙂

      Reply
    24. Shobha Kamath

      November 03, 2012 at 10:22 am

      Lovely pics! And the Boondis look so perfect.
      Happy Diwali to you!

      Reply
    25. Neel

      November 04, 2012 at 5:01 am

      You make it all look amazing through your camera. Loved the recipe and pictures. Perfect for adding deliciousness to my diwali food platter.

      Reply
    26. Sheeja Krishnan

      November 04, 2012 at 1:29 pm

      Wow..It is awesome..

      Reply
    27. Lavi Raj

      November 04, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      you got perfect boondhi's!! Lovely and perfect texture! so waiting to see laddu:)

      Reply
    28. Sherin

      November 04, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      Simple yet perfect. I luv every thing abt ur blog dar. New here and happy to be a part of it.

      Sherin

      Reply
    29. M D

      November 04, 2012 at 7:37 pm

      Amazing effort put in by you Sharmi. Not easy at all. Beautiful!

      Reply
    30. RAKS KITCHEN

      November 05, 2012 at 2:31 am

      I too made it, I love it a lot. Lovely pictures, what a clarity in it! Amazing!

      Reply
    31. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      November 05, 2012 at 7:30 am

      I too made this lovely snack!! cute boondis!!! love the pictures!!
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    32. Vidhya

      November 07, 2012 at 3:34 am

      Nice recipe.. I dont have that pored laddle.. How can I make boondi without tat? Suggest me..

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    33. Sharmilee! :)

      November 07, 2012 at 3:56 am

      @Vidhya : You can use two jalli karandis(the ones which has holes in it) but if you ask even without that type of laddle then its not possible to make boondis.

      Reply
    34. Harini Krishna

      November 11, 2012 at 10:59 am

      Wowieee… Inspired.am trying this fr diwali.tnx a bunch

      Reply
    35. Abirami

      May 05, 2014 at 11:34 pm

      Good recipe . Love to make it.Can you please let me know the approx amount of water for the above ingredients you mentioned,It helps a lot for a beginner like me who want to try it . Thanks in advance for your timely comments.

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        May 06, 2014 at 2:19 am

        I added little by little so measuring was not possible and also that was the first time I experimented….so next time when I make will try to measure the water quantity and update it here.

        Reply
      • Abi Raj

        May 12, 2014 at 6:40 pm

        Hi Sharmilee,
        Just now tried the recipe ,it came out well.The narration for consistency was very easy for a perfect Kara Boondi.Thanks for the recipe.

        Reply
    36. archena

      November 26, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      I am getting tails is my batter too thick need to know – thank you

      Reply
    37. SHARMILEE J

      November 29, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Please check my notes for detailed info about the consistency of the batter….

      Reply
    38. Raynukaa Durgam

      November 10, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      Hi, I tried this recipe and the shape was ok but the boondhi was not crunchy instead it was soft. What can I do to remedy this??

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        November 10, 2015 at 5:37 pm

        If frying isnt enough then it will turn soft….

        Reply

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