Boondi Raita

This recipe was given to me by a neighbor who often cooks delightful authentic Indian cuisine and was kind enough to share. She describes it as a blend of curd and crispy little golden besan balls and as a very popular variation of the raita and can be eaten with biriyani/pulao or any other gravy dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon mustard seed
• ¼ cup water, or as needed
• oil for deep frying
• 3 cups plain yogurt
• ½ cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 sprig curry leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix besan, chili powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add water and stir until a drippy batter forms.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place drops of batter into the hot oil using a slotted spoon; fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain fried boondi on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3

Combine boondi with yogurt in a bowl. Mix in cumin powder and season with salt. Mix in curry leaves and mustard seed.