Boondi Raita is a Simple, healthy and delicious side dish made with yogurt, Couple of spices and Boondi (small fried balls made of Chickpea Flour). Boondi Raita Recipe is one of the tastiest Raita anyone can prepare in minutes. It goes so well with any Indian meals. Keep reading to know How to Make Boondi Ka Raita Recipe at home. 🙂
What is Raita? How do you make Raita?
Raita is Simple Indian Yogurt Sauce made with curd, some spices and different vegetables like Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Mint, Cilantro or Boondi. Dahi Boondi Raita or any raita can be seasoned with the variety of spices such as Cumin powder, chili powder, Chaat masala or Pepper powder depending upon ones liking.
In Summer, I Often make Raitas. Boondi Raita, Mint raita, Cucumber Raita, Onion tomato raita are some of my favorite Raitas.
In South Indian Cuisine, Raita is more popularly known as Pachadi which usually call for Tadka (Tempering) of mustard seeds, Hing, dry red chilies and curry leaves. If you want to make Tadka for Raita please refer to my Cucumber raita recipe.
Boondi Raita is very Easy raita recipe and is quick to make if you have Boondi on hand. It goes well with any rice dishes like Biryani, Pulao or with any North Indian Dish too.
The key to a perfect tasting Raita is Good Quality of curd, use well-set curd.
There are 2 ways Boondi Raita Recipe is Prepared. In the First method, boondi is soaked in water just for a minute and later slightly squeezed to remove the excess water and then it is added to the whisked curd/yogurt. This step removes the oily flavor from Boondi. Whereas In the second method, Directly add Boondi in spiced yogurt. I prefer the second method because soaking of the boondi in water gives it a bland flavor. And another reason is I love little bit crunch in my Boondi Raita.
Boondi Raita Recipe
Boondi Raita is a Simple, healthy and delicious side dish made with yogurt, Couple of spices and Boondi (small fried balls made of Chickpea Flour). Boondi Raita Recipe is one of the tastiest Raita anyone can prepare in minutes. It goes so well with any Indian meals. Keep reading to know How to Make Boondi Ka Raita Recipe at home. 🙂
Ingredients
- 2 cups Yogurt / Curd / Dahi
- 1 cup Boondi
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp Mint Leaves Chopped
Instructions
Take Curd, Chaat Masala, Chili powder, mint and cilantro in a bowl. Whisk well.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
I have used Store bought Masala Boondi. If you are using plain boondi, you may need to add salt, more chili powder, and more chaat masala. Adjust spices according to your taste.
Make Sure curd is well-set and chilled for better taste.
Dont use Greek yogurt or hung curd to make Boondi raita. Use normal, homemade, curd. Boondi absorbs excess water from curd/yogurt and makes it thick and creamy.
Add Boondi in spiced curd when you are ready to eat.
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No one can resist a bowl of cool and refreshing raita! With boondi in them; yumm!! Love the crunch of these. Sometimes we do add a bit of sugar to make it slightly sweet! Beautiful clicks; you have made a simple raita look so exotic!!!!
Ahaaaa, so flavorful raita with the crunch of boondi !!! I can finish up the bowl simply as it is 😉 Love the clicks 🙂
Dhwani, the boondi raita looks so inviting. I love the addition of chat masala in it. Can almost taste the yummy crunchy raita! Great clicks.
What a refreshing and crunchy raita…I can dive into the bowl and polish it off…Lovely clicks and well presented 🙂
Boondi raita never looked so exotic! Love the presentation 🙂
You have presented a very simple dish with a royal touch 🙂 Perfect pair for Pulao or Biryani, I like to add a bit of sugar in my raita.
Lovely and perfect crunchy raita. Gorgeous click as always.
Boondi raita looks so crunchy and colourful. Thanks for the recipe
I like the refreshing flavors and the crunch in this raita. I make this often to pair with spicy curries and with pulao and biryani. I love your presentation very much .
boondi raita is the best raita must say. so quick and easy to make. it is so flavorful and can go with anything by default.
Love the crunchy version, tastes good with any rice dish. Nice click.
Boondi raitha is a must in a North Indian meal, for me. I loved the pictures so much that I wish I could just grab a bowl of it. This is a lovely share and perfect for anyone who hasn’t ever tried making Boondi raitha.
Boondi raita looks super yummy. It is too hot here….I am craving for it…so nicely done
We love Boondi raita and yours look absolutely divine! Fantastic share and very well explained.
One of my favorite raitas, can have it anytime of the day.