Boondi Ka Raita
Boondi Ka Raita is a delicious and easy to make side dish which compliments any meal. Boondi ka raita is a yogurt based Indian condiment. Raita is an integral part of Indian cuisine.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup boondi, boondies you can buy in indian grocery stores or use the recipe I have for sweet boondi just do not soak them in syrup.
- 1-1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 1/2 tbsp Black salt
- 1/2 tbsp roasted cumin seed powder
- 1/4 tbsp red chili powder
- About 1 tbsp mint leaves chopped
- Few mint leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Soak boondi in the warm water for about 10 minutes.
- Lightly squeeze the boondies in your palms, don't mash them.
- whisk the yogurt in a bowl. If yogurt if too thick add water as needed. Yogurt should be the consistency of pancake or dosa batter.
- Add all the spices salt, black salt cumin seed powder, chili powder, and chopped mint leaves mix it well.
- Add the boondi and mix.
- Garnish boondi raita with mint leaves.
Notes
Boondi raita can be served cold or at room temperature. I especially like boondi rita with aloo paratha or with Urad Dal Puri.