Boondi Raita

Ingredients

• 2 cups Plain Yogurt (Curd)
• 1 cup Salted Boondi
• 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Salt (Kala Namak)
• 0.5 teaspoon Chaat Masala
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar(optional)
• 2 cups Warm Water
• 5 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the boondi in 2 cups of warm water for about 5 to 10 minutes until they become soft.

2. 2

   Gently squeeze the soaked boondi between your palms to remove excess water and oil, then set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until it is smooth and creamy with no lumps.

4. 4

   Add the roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, black salt, chaat masala, and sugar to the whisked yogurt.

5. 5

   Mix the spices thoroughly into the yogurt until well combined.

6. 6

   Add the softened boondi to the yogurt mixture and fold in gently to avoid breaking the pearls.

7. 7

   Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and mint leaves.

8. 8

   Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor profile.