Punjabi Boondi ka Raita

Name: Punjabi Boondi ka Raita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Punjabi
Ingredients: 2 cup Besan; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder; 0.25 tsp Cooking soda; 4 cup Beaten curd; 1 cup Milk; 2 cup Soaked & strained Boondi; 1 tsp Roasted cumin seeds powder; 0.25 tsp Red chilli powder; 0.5 tsp Garam masala; 0.5 tsp Black pepper powder; 1 pinch Salt; 1 piece Chopped coriander leaves

Preeti Kalia (@hobbi_espassion)

Punjabi Lunch Side Vegetarian

An authentic Punjabi recipe for making Boondi and Boondi Raita at home. Perfect for storing and enjoying with meals.

Prep Time

20min

Cook Time

30min

Total Time

50min

Ingredients

8 Servings

(1 serving = 1 cup)

For Boondi

2cup
Besan
1cup
Water
1tsp
Salt
1/4tsp
Turmeric powder
1/2tsp
Red chilli powder
1/4tsp
Cooking soda

For Raita

4cup
Beaten curd
1cup
Milk
2cup
Soaked & strained Boondi
1tsp
Roasted cumin seeds powder
1/4tsp
Red chilli powder
1/2tsp
Garam masala
1/2tsp
Black pepper powder
1pinch
Salt
1piece
Chopped coriander leaves

How to make Punjabi Boondi ka Raita

Making Boondi

Mix besan, water, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and cooking soda until smooth and of flowing consistency.
Heat oil in a pan over low to medium heat.
Fry the batter in small droplets to make boondi.
Store the boondi in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Making Raita

Mix beaten curd and milk together.
Add soaked and strained boondi to the curd mixture.
Season with roasted cumin seeds powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, and salt.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.