How long does Boondi Raita take?

12 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Boondi Raita serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Boondi Raita vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Boondi Raita spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Boondi Raita?

50 grams Boondi (Plain), 15 grams Coriander Leaves, 480 grams Curd, 2 grams Cumin Powder, 0.8 grams Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 grams Chaat Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

How many calories are in Boondi Raita?

About 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Boondi Raita

Name: Boondi Raita
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 15 grams Coriander Leaves; 50 grams Boondi (Plain); 400 ml Water, For Soaking; 480 grams Curd; ¾ tsp Salt; 2 grams Cumin Powder, Roasted; 0.8 grams Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 grams Chaat Masala Powder

12 min
mild
Serves 4

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Also known as boondi rayta, boondi raitha · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Boondi raita of whisked curd with soaked plain boondi, roasted cumin, Kashmiri chilli and chaat masala. Mild vegetarian side, serves 4, about 10 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Summer

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

Coriander Leaves15 grams
Boondi (Plain)50 grams
Water, For Soaking400 ml
Curd480 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Cumin Powder, Roasted2 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder0.8 grams
Chaat Masala Powder1 grams

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	148kcal	592kcal
Protein	6.2g	25g
Carbohydrate	11g	44g
Fat	9g	36g
Fibre	1.2g	4.8g
Sugar	6.6g	26g

Method

1
Get ready by washing and finely chopping the coriander leaves. Keep the plain boondi, warm water and spices ready.
Coriander Leaves
2
Put the plain boondi in a bowl and pour the warm water over it. Soak for 7 to 8 minutes until the boondi is soft and swollen but still holds its shape. Drain well and gently squeeze out the water without mashing it.
Boondi (Plain)Water
3
Whisk the curd in a serving bowl for 2 minutes until smooth. Mix in the salt, roasted cumin powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder and chaat masala until evenly combined.
CurdSaltCumin PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderChaat Masala Powder
4
Fold the soaked boondi and chopped coriander leaves into the curd until mixed. Serve straight away while the boondi is soft, or refrigerate and serve the same day.

Before you start

How long does Boondi Raita take?: 12 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Boondi Raita serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Boondi Raita vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Boondi Raita spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Boondi Raita?: 50 grams Boondi (Plain), 15 grams Coriander Leaves, 480 grams Curd, 2 grams Cumin Powder, 0.8 grams Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 grams Chaat Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
How many calories are in Boondi Raita?: About 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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