Boondhi Raita



Ethnicity
Indian

Type of Meal
Party, Lunch, Dinner

Type of Dish
Side Dishes, Raithas, Frozen or Chilled

Main Ingredients
Curd (Dahi) , Milk, Cumin seed (Jeera)

 
  Ingredients   Method
3 cups fresh curds
1 cup milk
3/4 cup plain boondhi
1/2 tsp. crushed cumin seeds
2 tsp. ground sugar
1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. black salt powdered
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tbsp. coriander chopped finely



  1. Crush mustard seeds coarsely with a stone or pestle.

  2. Heat 4-5 cups water till it comes to a boil.

  3. Add boondhi, stand for 2-3 minutes, drain.

  4. Run under tap water in a colander, to cool the boondhi.

  5. Press out excess water.

  6. Beat the curds and milk together till smooth.

  7. Add all other ingredients, including boondhi.

  8. Mix well, chill for 1-2 hours.

  9. Serve chilled.

Making time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Shelflife: Fresh