Paleo Boondi Raita
Discover a delightful and guilt-free twist on a classic dish with this Paleo Boondi Raita—a cool, creamy side that’s perfect for your healthy lifestyle! Made with crispy almond flour boondi and smooth coconut yogurt, this dairy-free and gluten-free recipe is brimming with nourishing flavors and textures. Fresh cilantro, mint, and a hint of green chili add a vibrant herbaceous kick, while roasted cumin seeds and black salt create an aromatic, smoky depth. Quick to assemble in just 25 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients like arrowroot powder and coconut oil, this paleo-friendly raita is the perfect accompaniment to spicy curries, grilled meats, or simply enjoyed on its own. Serve it chilled for an ultra-refreshing treat that transforms traditional Indian cuisine into a modern, health-conscious masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
- 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 cup Chilled coconut yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 Green chili, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black salt
Instructions
Start by making the almond flour boondi. In a bowl, mix almond flour and arrowroot powder.
Add water gradually until a smooth, thick batter forms, similar to pancake batter.
Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Using a spoon, drop small pearls of the batter into the hot oil, ensuring they are spaced apart.
Fry until they turn golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
For the raita, take a bowl and whisk the coconut yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add salt, roasted cumin powder, and black salt to the yogurt, and mix well.
Stir in the fried almond boondi into the spiced yogurt.
Add freshly chopped cilantro, mint, and green chili to the mixture.
In a small pan, dry roast cumin seeds until they crackle, then add them to the raita for a smoky flavor.
Mix everything gently and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Serve chilled garnished with a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder and optional extra cilantro or mint.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.6 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1703 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*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.
