World Flavors Cookbook

Boondi Raita

Crispy fried chickpea flour balls in chilled spiced yogurt — the cooling condiment eaten alongside biryani and rich curries.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 400ml full-fat yogurt
• 100g boondi (fried chickpea balls, store-bought)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder (roasted)
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• Salt
• Fresh mint

Instructions

1. Whisk yogurt smooth with a little water to pouring consistency.
2. Soak boondi in water for 5 minutes. Squeeze gently.
3. Fold boondi into yogurt.
4. Add cumin, chaat masala, chili powder, and salt.
5. Chill 30 minutes.
6. Top with mint and a pinch of chili before serving.