Boondi Raita is one of those super simple dishes that can elevate my mood in a jiffy. I can eat it just by itself or then of course, eat it with Biryani or Pulav as most people are wont to do. Either way, no one can deny that this is one delicious raita. 😀
Boondi Raita can be quite a crowd-pleaser, and is loved by adults and kids alike. What I love about this dish is that it literally needs 5 minutes to make. Add boondi and spices to dahi and mix well, and you are done. As a result, it is a great dish to make when you are short on time.
Boondi are deep-fried chickpea flour balls that are made in India. They are typically available in two flavours: a plain salted version and spicy version with chilli powder. There is also a sweet version called Meethi Boondi.
Crunchy Vs Soft Boondi Raita
There is no major difference in the way you make a crunchy and a softer versions of this raita. I prefer the crunchier version and so I add the Boondi to the Dahi just before I serve this Raita.
However, if you want to soften the Boondi, add a little water to the dahi (2 tbsp water for 1/2 cup dahi), mix the boondi in and then and let the Raita rest for 10 minutes. In this time, the Boondi will absorb water from the dahi and soften.
I do not pre-soak the Boondi in water; I let them absorb the water from the dahi. This makes the raita more flavourful.
Some Other Raita Recipes You May Like
Raitas are yogurt-based side dishes that serve as accompaniments to Biryani and Pulav, or then are served as a part of a larger meal. You will find a great variety of Raitas made across India.
Here are a few raita recipes from across India:
- Burani Raita: Hyderabadi Garlic-flavoured Yogurt
- Potlakaya Perugu Pachadi | Snake Gourd Raita | Pudalangai Thayir Pachadi
- Beetroot Raita | Beetroot Perugu Pachadi | Beetroot Thayir Pachadi
- Fried Onion Raita | Caramelized Onions in Yogurt
- Lal Bhoplyacha Bharit | Kaddu Raita | Pumpkin Raita from Maharashtra
How to Make Boondi Raita
- Add 2 tbsp water, 1/4 tsp Chat Masala, 1/4 tsp Chilli Powder, and some salt to 1 cup Dahi, and mix well. I used less chilli powder as my Boondi was already the spicy version. You could also add some roasted cumin powder.
- Now, add 1/3 cup Boondi and mix well.
- If you like a crunchy Boondi Raita, serve immediately.
- If you want to soften the boondi:
- Add 3 tbsp water to the Boondi Raita and mix well.
- Let the Boondi Raita rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe for Boondi Raita
Boondi Raita (Tips for Crunchy and Soft Boondi Versions)
Equipment
- Bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Boondi
- 1 Cup Dahi
- 1/4 tsp Chat Masala
- 1/4 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tsp Sendha Namak (Or Regular Salt)
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Add 2 tbsp water, 1/4 tsp Chat Masala, 1/4 tsp Chilli Powder and some salt to 1 Cup Dahi, and mix well. Note: I used less chilli powder as my Boondi was already the spicy version.Tip: You could also use roasted Cumin Powder, Pepper Powder or Anardana Powder for flavour.
- Now, add 1/3 cup Boondi and mix well.
- Serve immediately after mixing the Boondi into the Dahi.
- Add 3 tbsp water to the Boondi Raita and mix well.
- Let the Boondi Raita rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For the softer version of Boondi Raita, I prefer to let the Boondi soak in the dahi rather than in water. I do not prefer water-soaked Boondi as they do not absorb the flavour of the dahi.
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