Boondi Raita
Biryani Raita- Indian side dish made with boondi, Roasted Cumin and Yogurt. This indian sauce is served cold with Rice dishes, curries and Parathas
Servings 4
Calories 78kcal
Equipment
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Yogurt 250 ml
- ½ Cup Boondi
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Roasted & Powdered or crushed
- teaspoon Salt adjust as per taste
Optional Ingredients
- 2 Pinches Black Salt
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili powder
Instructions
- Soak the Boondi in warm water for 20-25 seconds.
- Whisk the yogurt till it's frothy, creamy, and uniform. Add about ¼ cup of water to it.
- Add the salt- black and white and roasted cumin to the yogurt. Mix well. If using, add the cilantro, Chaat Masala and red chili powder too. Taste and adjust.
- Drain the Boondi and squeeze the excess water out.
- Add it to the yogurt. Mix it together gently.
- Garnish with either- Crisp Boondi, Roasted Cumin, Chili powder or chaat masala.
Notes
Check out the yellow boxes for important information & Tips
Serving
The Raita is served cold and is a side dish. It goes well with Biryanis, spicy curries and Parathas.Tips
- Use Fresh yogurt- homemade, set curd or Greek yogurt will also work
- Whisk the yogurt well before you add the rest of the ingredients
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 0.4mg