BOONDI RAITA
by Nidhi
Raita is a flavoured yogurt used as an accompaniment to balance the flavours in an Indian meal. Boondi are tiny-spiced gram flour balls that lend a unique texture and taste to the raita.
Serves: 4 people
Prep : 10 mins
Cooking : 5 mins
Health Hack: Yogurt mixed with spices acts as a cooling agent and aids digestion.
Fresh Ingredients
- Boondi – 70 grams
- Yogurt -500 grams
- Fresh coriander - 2 tbsp, finely chopped
- Milk - 100 mls to adjust consistency
Spices
- Himalayan salt – 1/8 tsp.
- Roasted cumin powder - ½ tsp.
- Kashmiri chilli powder - ½ tsp.
Cooking Instructions
- Whisk yogurt with a little milk until it has a smooth consistency.
- Soak Boondi separately in water for a couple of minutes and then gently squeeze out the water from the gram flour balls
- Add salt, half the roasted cumin powder and half of the chopped coriander to the yogurt
- Add Boondi to the yogurt and mix well
- Garnish with the remaining roasted cumin powder, kashmiri chilli powder and chopped coriander
- Serve chilled and enjoy as an accompaniment to your meal.
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Nutritional Info
Nutrition
Per Serving
Per 100 g
Energy (kcal)
191
143
Energy (kJ)
799
598
Carbs (g)
15.5
12.2
Protein (g)
9.5
7.5
Fat (g)
10.6
8.5
Sat. Fat (%)
0
0
Salt (g)
0.4
0.27
Fiber (g)
0.7
0.4
Handy Kitchen Tips
Boondi can soak up liquid from yogurt so if the Raita looks thick just add a
dash of milk or water before serving.
dash of milk or water before serving.
