Easy Boondi Raita
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Easy Boondi Raita
Description
Easy Boondi Raita combines smooth, whisked plain yogurt with lightly spiced boondi, small fried gram flour spheres that add a crunchy texture. The seasoning includes salt, roasted cumin powder, and a hint of red chili powder, providing a mild warmth and a subtle earthiness. Chopped cilantro garnishes the dish for a fresh herbal note.
The raita is assembled by mixing the spices into the yogurt before folding in the boondi. The final texture is creamy with crispy boondi that soften slightly over time. Preparing it immediately before serving ensures the best contrast between the creamy yogurt and crunchy boondi.
This raita pairs well with Indian meals, balancing spiced dishes with its cool and textured profile. Adjusting the yogurt’s thickness is straightforward by adding cold milk or water. For vegan variations, plant-based yogurts can be used, and spice levels can be customized if using masala boondi.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup PLAIN yogurt whisked
- 1/3 Cup boondi plain
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon cumin powder roasted
- 1/4 Teaspoon red chili powder
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl add chilled whisked yogurt.
- Add all the spices red chili powder, salt, roasted cumin powder to the whisked yogurt and mix it well.
- Add boondi to the yogurt, mix it and garnish it with cilantro leaves.
- Boondi Raita is ready. Serve it immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the raita's consistency by adding cold milk or water as preferred.
- If using masala boondi, reduce spices accordingly since it is already seasoned.
- Prepare and serve the raita fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Use plant-based yogurt to make a vegan-friendly version.
- Be cautious adding boondi quantity to avoid the raita becoming too thick as boondi absorbs moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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