Punjabi Boondi Raita

Boondi raita is one of the most traditional North Indian raitas, served on festivals and at traditional wedding feasts.. Raitas are usually salads in yogurt, but this one has Boondi in it. Boondies are small, round, crisply fried droplets made from gram flour and are easily available in Indian store. Boondi raita is quick to make with ready-made Boondi. For me, this raita is really easy to make, as i always have the Haldiram's 'Boondi' with me. This raita will be a nice side dish along with pulao's

Ingredients:

Plain Boondi                                 1 cup

Plain Yogurt or Crud                     2 cups

Chopped green chilies                   1 tsp.

Chat masala                                 ¼ tsp.

Sugar                                            1 tsp

Salt                                               to taste

 Garnish:

Roasted cumin powder                  ¼ tsp.

Red chili powder                           a pinch
Chopped coriander leaves             1 tbsp

Method:

• Soak Boondi in 2 cups water for 5 minutes. OR Add Boondi in a colander and pour the warm water, drain.
• Squeeze water out gently or drain in a strainer. Keep aside.
• Beat yogurt/curds. Mix together all the ingredients.
• Mix Boondi in to the curds and keep in refrigerator for an hour
• Garnish with a sprinkle of chili powder and ground cumin
• Serve chilled as a side dish.
• Tasty summer salad is ready to eat. Enjoy the delicious yogurt raita with hot rotis ,Pulaos and  Bisi Bele Bath.

Tip:

• You can add finely chopped cucumber and grated carrot in this raita.

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