Boondi Raita

Though this is a north indian recipe it complements any bath or biriyani.
If you do not have boondi at home, the first step is to prepare the boondi.

Ingredients for Boondi:
1. Besan
2. Chilli powder
3. Salt
4. Baking powder
5. Oil

Directions:
1. Mix besan, required salt, chilli powder and add a pinch of baking powder and make the batter. 2. Take a kadai, pour oil and heat the kadai.
3. Pour the batter onto a boondi spoon (a large spoon with holes) into the hot oil. Hold the spoon 3-4 inches away from the oil.
4. Fry boondies on medium heat. They should be light golden colour when done. Remove and place on an absorbent paper. Let it cool.















The second step is to prepare the raita.

Ingredients:
1. Boondi
2. Yogurt
3. Water
4. Chilli powder
5. Salt
For popu/tadka:
1. Curry leaves
2. Mustard
3. Red Chillies
4. Jeera

Directions:
1. Beat the yogurt with salt, little chilli powder and water to thin it. It should be of custard consistency.
2. Add boondies.
3. Make seasoning and garnish the raita.