Boondi Raita Recipe

Boondi Raita is a very simple yet very delicious accompaniment recipe made with curd/yogurt. Boondi is nothing but a crisp fried gram flour balls.

What is Raita?

Raita is often referred to as a condiment but unlike traditional Western condiments like salt, pepper, and mustard that make dishes spicier, a dish of dahi or raita has a cooling effect to contrast with spicy curries and kebabs. In Indian cuisine, some type of flatbread like aloo paratha may be eaten together with raita, chutneys, and pickles.

Raita Origin

(As per the Wikipedia) The word raita first appeared in print around the 19th century; it comes from the Hindi language. There is no information about the founder of the raita recipe. It is said that Raita originally belongs to South Asian Cuisine.

Raita Recipe variations

You can make a lot of raita variations like pomegranate raita, vegetable raita, raw mango raita etc. Raita is actually a versatile recipe that you can make from favourite vegetables or fruits. ( be prepared, We have so many raita variations coming on the way)

Ingredients Required to make Raita

Curd is the main ingredient to make any raita recipe. You will need fried gram balls( boondi), salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder and some chaat masala.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve raita with any Indian Meal. Raita and Biryani is an all-time hit combo. Apart from curries, You can serve raita with any pulao recipes.

Storing and Shelf life

Boondi ( fried gram balls) have the property to absorb moisture. If you want to store Raita, Then I suggest mixing Boondi only at the time of serving. you can store a simple yogurt mixture in the refrigerator for 9 to 10 days.

reasons to love this boondi raita recipe

• simple and delicious
• so easy to prepare
• so yummm
• can be prepared in 5 min
• ingredients are easily available
• can be serve with anything like curry,pulaos and biryani