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Boondi Raita presented in a bowl with a garish of boondi. Seen are some celery parathas on the side

Boondi Raita

Boondi Raita is a simple and delicious accompaniment made with yogurt and small fried chickpea flour balls served alongside main meals.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Soaking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup plain thick yogurt/curd
  • 1/4-1/2 Cup plain water
  • Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Roasted Cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chaat Masala (Optional)
  • 1/4 Cup of Boondi
  • Red Chilli powder - Optional

Instructions

  • Soak the boondi in enough plain water for 15 minutes.
    1/4 Cup of Boondi
    Boondi or Fried Gramflour Snack getting soaked
  • Beat the yogurt until smooth. You can do this using a whisk or simply pass the yogurt through a sieve.
    1 Cup plain thick yogurt/curd
  • Add water as per consistency required. Some prefer thick, some a bit watery.
    1/4-1/2 Cup plain water
  • Gently squeeze the boondi in between your hands so that the excess water is removed.
  • Add the boondi in the yogurt mixture.
  • Add in the salt, Roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and chaat masala.
    1/4 teaspoon Roasted Cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon Chaat Masala, Red Chilli powder, Salt
    Adding all the ingredients in the yogurt
  • Mix everything and let it sit for 5 minutes.
    The ready raita
  • Yummy and delicious Boondi Raita is ready to serve.