Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
Boondi Raita
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 gram flour (besan)
- • 3/4 cup water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 2 cups oil, for deep-frying
- • 1 tsp chaat masala
- • 1/2 tsp black salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the gram flour, turmeric, and salt with the water into a smooth, thin pouring batter; rest 10 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Hold a perforated flat ladle over hot oil and pour batter over it so it falls as pearls; fry until crisp but still pale.
3
Phase 3
Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper, and repeat with the remaining batter.
4
Phase 4
When completely cool and crisp, toss the boondi with the chaat masala and black salt.
5
Phase 5
Serve as a crunchy snack or store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.