Boondi Raita
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Boondi Raita

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup thick curd
  • • 1/2 cup boondi
  • • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 1 dried red chili, broken
  • • 8 curry leaves
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1/4 cup warm water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Beat the curd with the salt and warm water until smooth.

2
Phase 2

Soak the boondi in the whisked curd for 10 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Heat the coconut oil and crackle the mustard seeds, dried red chili, and curry leaves, then cool slightly.

4
Phase 4

Pour the tempering over the curd and boondi and serve chilled with puliyodarai or mixed rice.