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Boondi Raita

A satvik raita of boondi (besan), curd and roasted cumin — cooked the NONG way with no onion and no garlic.

Total time
30 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
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Cook along · 8 steps

Method

  1. 1

    Take 1 cup plain boondi. Add 2 cups water and soak for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Strain the boondi and leave aside for 5 minutes to drain excess water.

    Boondi Raita — step 2
  3. 3

    Take 1½ cup curd in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Add ¼ cup water and mix to get the right consistency.

    Boondi Raita — step 4
  5. 5

    Add ½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp roasted cumin powder, salt, 1 finely chopped green chilli, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp finely chopped coriander. Mix well.

  6. 6

    Add the soaked boondi. Mix gently.

    Boondi Raita — step 6
  7. 7

    Garnish with a little boondi, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, and finely chopped coriander.

  8. 8

    Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Lord Jagannath.

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