Homemade Boondi and Boondi Raita

Special situation, needs special treatment too! Oh nothing serious but as extended time at home for kiddo and some boredom too, I am looking for ways to make him happy and same time ensuring that we avoid external food as much possible..

As boondi raita is favourite of my LO, and I did not have boondi at home, I decided to make it. This is very easy and you need ingredients that are readily available at home. So let's get to the recipe 

Ingredients:

For making boondi 

1. 1/2 cup besan

2. 2 tbsp red chili powder ( optional)

3. pinch of cooking soda

4. Salt to taste 

5. Oil for frying

For raita:

1. 1 cup Thick curd (not so sour)

2. 1 tbsp sugar

3. 1/2 tbsp chat masala

4. Salt as per taste 

5. Pinch of red chili powder 

Preperation:

For making boondi:

1. In  bowl mix besan, red chilli powder, salt, cooking soda and 2 tbsp oil

2. Add very little water at time, mix well  and make batter of dropping consistency 

3. Heat oil for frying 

4. Now use one frying zara with holes to drop the batter in hot oil. Fry boondi on low heat, till crisp. Use another to remove fried boondi and drain on absorbent paper 

Repeat for remaining batter 

Let the boondi cool completely. You can store it in airtight container for use later

For making raita:

1. Mix salt, sugar and chat masala with the curd

2. Add boondi and mix gently 

3. Garnish with red chilli powder

Enjoy fully home made boondi raita with any paratha!