Cucumber Boondi Raita

Cucumber Boondi Raita

Raita is a very popular side dish served in North India. It is served mainly with pulao, biriyani or roti.  Boondis are small balls of gram flour fried in oil (flavoured or non-flavoured with some spices). Cucumber is a low fat and low calorie vegetable which comes under the category of gourds.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                             - North India

Serves                                             - 2 people.

Ingredients:

1.   Cucumber                  - 1 no:

2.   Boondi                        - 1 cup

3.   Curd                            - 250-300 gms

4.   Cumin powder           - 1 tsp

5.   Chaat masala            - 1 tsp

6.   Salt                             - to taste

Method: Dip boondi in ¼ cup of hot water for 2 mts to make it soft.

Grate cucumber.

Mix both together and add curd. Stir well.

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Add roasted cumin powder, chaat masala and salt and serve  cold.