High Protein Boondi Raita
Elevate your traditional raita game with this High-Protein Boondi Raita—a creamy, nutritious twist on a beloved Indian side dish. Made with protein-rich Greek yogurt and an optional boost from chickpea flour, this raita is as hearty as it is flavorful. A medley of aromatic spices like roasted cumin, chaat masala, and a hint of red chili powder creates a vibrant balance of tangy, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, while the addition of crisp boondi lends a delightful crunch. Fresh mint, coriander, and optional garnishes like pomegranate seeds bring a refreshing burst of color and taste to the dish. Perfect as a cooling accompaniment to biryanis, pulaos, or Indian flatbreads, this quick-to-make raita is a powerhouse of nutrition, ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for a fit and flavorful meal, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy twist on a classic Indian recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Boondi
- 2 tablespoons Chickpea flour (optional for extra protein)
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Finely chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
In a small pan, toast the cumin seeds over medium heat until they begin to crackle, about 2 minutes, and set aside.
If using chickpea flour for extra protein, combine with water in a small bowl and whisk until smooth to form a slurry.
Add the chickpea flour slurry (if using) to the whisked yogurt and mix well. This enhances the protein content of the raita.
Add salt, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and black salt (if using) to the yogurt mixture. Stir well until all the spices are fully incorporated.
Fold the boondi into the yogurt mixture, allowing it to soak for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the toasted cumin seeds, mint leaves, and coriander leaves.
Chill the raita in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
Serve the high protein boondi raita chilled as a side dish with biryani, pulao, or flatbreads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 2950 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1029 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
