Boondi Raita
Boondi Raita is a very easy chilled yogurt-based Indian - Pakistani side dish, mostly enjoyed with different stuffed parathas or rice recipes.
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Servings: 5
Calories: 76kcal
Equipment
- Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2.5 Cups Yogurt Whole Milk Yogurt
- 1 Cup Boondi
- ⅛ Tsp Black Salt
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- ½ Tsp Red Chili Powder
- ¼ Tsp Chaat Masala
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper Powder
- ¼ Tsp Dried Mint Leaves
- ½ Tbsp Cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl add whole milk yogurt. Whisk it until silky smooth. If you feel your yogurt is too thick, add a tiny amount of water. Whisk again until silky smooth.
- Next add in 1 cup of Boondi. Stir in until well incorporated.
- Now add roseted cumin powder, red chili powder, black salt, salt, chaat masala, black pepper powder and dried mint leaves.
- Mix everything well. Chill it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Now garnish with finely chopped fresh cilantro, more boondis for the crunch and a pinch ofred chili powder.
Notes
- Use whole milk yogurt for the smooth creamy texture of the raita.
- If you want to make it healthier, you can use full-fat greek yogurt, but the flavor can be a little more tart.
- You can have this raita as a side to a variety of Indian Flat Bread, or rice-based dishes such as Pulao and Biryani.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 0.1mg