Boondi raita is a popular dish of North Indian cuisine. This is basically curd or yogurt which is made with boondi and basic spices. This is very healthy, simple and quick recipe. This is generally served as an accompaniment.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: North Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
½ cup boondi
½ tsp.Black salt
A small pinch roasted heeng
¼ tsp. Red chilli powder
¼ tsp. Roasted cumin powder
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: North Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 cup curd½ cup boondi
½ tsp.Black salt
A small pinch roasted heeng
¼ tsp. Red chilli powder
¼ tsp. Roasted cumin powder
Instructions:
- Whisk curd until smooth.
- Add black salt, red chilli powder, heeng and cumin. Mix well.
- Soak the boondi in warm water for 5 minutes and squeeze to remove excess water. If you are using store packed boondi, you can add directly into curd.
- Garnish with coriander and mint leaves and serve with pulao, khichdi, parathas.
Tips:
- If you are using Masala Boondi, remember they already have spices and salt. If you are using plain boondi, you may need to add salt.
- Make Sure curd is fresh for better taste. If you are using sour curd, it will not give taste well.
- If raita is very thick, you can add water because boondi absorbs excess water from curd.
- Raita can be seasoned with a variety of spices roasted coriander powder, pepper powder, chat masala and dry mint leaves.
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