Boondi Raita is a popular Indian raita made by soaking fried gram flour beads in spiced curd.
It is one of the easiest to make raitas and is extremely popular as a quick accompaniment to the main meal course, to make it more soothing and refreshing.
Besides use as a side dish, Boondi raita goes well with Parathas and rice preparations like Jeera Rice, Pulao and Biryanis.
Raita is a generalized term in Indian cuisine which covers side dishes made by blending blending yoghurt with various fresh vegetables, fruits and spices.
Boondi are tiny ball shaped snacks made from besan (gram flour). Salted Boondi is available off the shelf in market or can be made at home by pouring the besan through a ladle/sieve and deep-frying the resultant balls till they are crisp and then draining the oil by using an absorbent paper. You can store these after cooling for subsequent use.
Boondi Raita apart from being served on special occasions is also a side dish which can be quickly made when you are short of time to make your food more enjoyable.
To make Boondi Raita at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.
See more related recipes like:
- Mint Raita
- Lauki Raita
- Carrot Cucumber Raita
- Bathua/ Chenopodium Leaves Raita
- Onion Tomato Raita
- Fruit Raita
Boondi Raita Recipe
Recipe Info
Ingredients For Boondi Raita Recipe
- 2 Cup Plain Curd (Yogurt)
- 3/4 Cup Plain Salted Boondi
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1/2 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Mint Powder (Pudina)
Step By Step Instructions for Boondi Raita Recipe
- Take curd in a bowl and add around 1/2-1 cup of water in small increments.2 Cup Plain Curd (Yogurt)
- Beat the curd and water into a smooth mixture to get the desired consistency.
- Now salt, red chilli powder, chaat masala, bhuna jeera (roasted cumin powder) and dry mint powder (pudina). Optionally, you can also add some sugar if you prefer a sweet and spicy taste.1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Chaat Masala, 1/2 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder), 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Mint Powder (Pudina)
- Mix all the spices well.
- Add the plain salted boondi to the curd.3/4 Cup Plain Salted Boondi
- Let the boondi soak in the curd for 5 minutes till it becomes soft and spongy.
- Boondi Raita is ready. Garnish with mint or coriander leaves and serve it chilled on the side of any Indian meal consisting of any roti-curry or dal-rice combination.
Before You Go...
Don't forget to Pin this post to save it for later. You can also Subscribe to our mailing list or follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or Twitter to see more delicious food recipes.
We'd love to know your thoughts about this dish! Please leave a comment or share a picture on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #vegecravings.