The Indian Cookbook

Boondhi Raita

 

Ingredients

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

Method

Crush mustard seeds coarsely with a stone or pestle. Heat 4-5 cups water till it comes to a boil. Add boondhi, stand for 2-3 minutes, drain. Run under tap water in a colander, to cool the boondhi. Press out excess water. Beat the curds and milk together till smooth. Add all other ingredients, including boondhi. Mix well, chill for 1-2 hours.

Serve chilled.

Making time: 15 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

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