Boondi Raita Recipe
Boondi Raita is a curd based dish made with crispy boondis. thick curd and some basic spices. Boondi Raita is one of those quick side dishes that comes together in just few minutes but tastes so refreshing with almost any meal. It tastes really good with hot rotis or parathas, and even goes well with a simple pulao or on days when you want something cooling on the side.
Servings3 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick curd
- ½ cup boondi
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon chat masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To a bowl add ½ cup boondi, add warm water to it. Soak for 5-7 minutes. I used store bought kara boondi, you can use plain boondi too.
- Transfer to a strainer and press slightly to remove excess water, Set aside.
- To a mixing bowl add 1 cup thick curd, whisk it well to make it smooth and creamy. You can add little water or milk to thin down the consistency.
- Add ½ teaspoon kashmiri chili powder, ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon chat masala powder and ¼ teaspoon pepper powder.
- Mix it well until the spice mix is blended evenly.
- Now add drained boondi and 1 tablespoon coriander leaves.
- Mix it well.
- Boondi Raita is ready!
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Notes
- Boondi – You can use plain or kara boondi for this raita. Add boondi to hot water to make it soft and add it as such to have a crunch in the raita. Make sure to add boondi just before serving if you want the crunch.
- Whisking – I whisk the curd smooth as it helps the spices mix evenly. Don’t skip this step.
- Soft boondi – If you like softer boondi, soak them it in warm water for a minute and squeeze out the water and add.
- Chilling – I just usually chill the raita for few minutes before eating, it makes the flavors settle well.
- Seasoning – I make sure to taste and adjust salt or chat masala after mixing, so raita tastes better when balanced.
Nutrition Facts
Boondi Raita Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 131
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 82mg4%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 270IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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