Boondi Raita recipe | How to make the best Boondi raita

Boondi Raita recipe. A yogurt-based condiment made with adding fried boondi made with gram flour and flavored with spices and herbs. A popular Indian dish paired with most dry vegetables and curry dishes. A staple in all Indian homes, especially during summers.

Raita is an Indian dish made with yogurt, spice powders, and veggies like onions, cucumbers & carrots. Also, make with herbs like mint and coriander. Raita is usually accompanied with biryani, pilaf, or dry veggies, or kebabs.

This is a simple but flavor full recipe of raita. Although it takes 5 minutes to prepare it, if you keep in mind a few key points, you can enhance the flavors a bit.

Points to remember while making raita:

1. The curd you use should not be sour. Taste the plain curd, if you feel a little tanginess, add a little milk to it instead of water for consistency.
2. Do not use the market-bought Bhuna jeera powder. Instead, use homemade Bhuna Jeera/ Roasted cumin seeds powder for better flavor and aroma. You can check the steps as to how to make the perfect Bhuna Jeera/ Roasted cumin powder at home here- Bhuna Jeera Powder recipe.
3. The consistency: Some people like it runny and thin and some like it a bit thick. My advice- aloo raita should be served a bit thick. But boondi raita should be runny and not thick. It tastes better. The consistency should be like that of chaas/ buttermilk.

For Aloo raita recipe: Aloo Raita.

Boondi raita compliments and is served with many Indian curries and veggies. Some popular choices are.

1. Shahi Aloo Gobi | Cauliflower Curry |How to make the best Shahi Gobi at home
2. Pindi Chole recipe | Pindi Chana Masala | Easy pindi chana recipe
3. Soybean Curry |Soya Aloo Matar | Nutrela Chunks
4. Kamal Kakdi Aloo Sabzi | Aloo bhein sabzi | Lotus stem and Potato curry
5. Arbi Fry | Sukhi Arbi Masala | Colocasia Fry | Arbi fry for Fasting
6. Aloo Wadiyan- A punjabi delicacy
7. Vegetable Pilaf | Veg Pulao in a Cooker – Ready in 15 minutes
8. Punjabi Lobia Recipe / Black eyed peas -How to make the best Lobhia
9. Black pepper rice/Pilaf -Kali Mirch
10. Potato Curry/Vrat Ke Aloo
11. Methi Aloo -30 Minute Meal recipe

Boondi Raita

A yogurt-based condiment made with adding fried boondi made with gram flour and flavored with spices and herbs. A popular Indian dish paired with most dry vegetables and curry dishes. A staple in all Indian homes, especially during summers.

Course appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, sauceschutney, side dish

Cuisine gujarati, hyderabadi, indian, north indian, punjabi, Rajathani, south indian

Keyword curd, Raita

Servings 4 ppl

Prep Time 5 min

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yogurt /dahi
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp Black Salt /kala Namak or as per taste
• 1 tsp bhuna jeera roasted cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder/Degi Mirch optional
• 1/4 tsp chaat masala optional
• 1/4 tsp Dried mint /poodina leaves dried or fresh / optional
• 1/4 cup boondi Raita Boondi

Instructions

1. Beat the curd and water together to mix well.
2. Add the raita boondi.
3. Garnish with all the spices and mint leaves. Serve chilled/ cold.