Boondi preparation
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firstly, in a large mixing bowl sieve 1½ cup besan and ¼ tsp salt.
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add 1 cup water and whisk the batter.
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whisk and mix until it turns smooth batter.
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further, add 1 tbsp oil and continue to whisk for 2 minutes.
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prepare a smooth flowing consistency batter.
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take small holes perforated spoon and pour prepared besan batter.
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slowly tap with the help of a spoon, making sure the drops of besan fall into the oil. do not overcrowd the boondi in oil.
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stir occasionally and once they are crisp, take off the boondi and drain over the kitchen paper towel.
Boondi raita preparation
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firstly, take ½ cup boondi in a bowl. use homemade boondi or store bought boondi.
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soak in 1 cup warm water for 5-10 minutes.
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drain off the boondi and squeeze off the water gently. keep aside.
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in a small bowl take 1 cup curd, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp chilli powder and ¼ tsp salt.
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whisk and mix making sure a smooth silky consistency curd is attained.
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add in soaked boondi and mix well.
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also, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well. top with boondi before serving.
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Notes
- firstly, soaking boondi in warm water helps to reduce oil and also makes boondi soft.
- also, if you are looking for crispy boondi raita then avoid soaking in water and add boondi just before serving.
- additional, if the batter is thick then the boondi will have a tail. if the batter is watery then boondi will fall flat. so make sure to have the right consistency.
- finally, boondi raita recipe tastes great when prepared slightly thick curd.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/boondi-raita-recipe-boondi-ka-raita/