An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Whisk 1/4 cup of the besan with 1/3 cup water into a thin batter and drip it through a perforated ladle into the hot oil; fry the pearls until crisp and drain.
Whisk the yogurt with the remaining besan, the water, turmeric, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
Heat the ghee and crackle the cumin seeds.
Pour in the kadhi, bring to a boil whisking constantly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Soak the boondi in the kadhi for 5 minutes and serve with steamed rice.