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Boondi Raita

Refreshing Boondi Raita made with yogurt, boondi, and other spices. This raita is extremely easy to make and serve instantly.
Course Salad
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Boondi, Raita, Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Shanaz Rafiq

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boondi
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 green chili finely chopped

For Spicy Yogurt

  • 2 cups yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon chat masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

For Boondi

  • Soak boondi in hot water for 15 minutes.
    1 cup boondi
  • After 15 minutes, strain the boondi, squeeze and discard all the water. The boondi should be well soaked and soft.

For spicy yogurt

  • In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients and mix well. The consistency should be flowy and not very thick.
    2 cups yogurt, ¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon chat masala powder, ½ cup water, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Now add chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chilies and soaked boondi. Mix well and serve chilled.
    1 onion, 1 green chili, ½ cup coriander leaves