Vegan Boondi Raita
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of Vegan Boondi Raita, a plant-based twist on the classic Indian side dish that pairs perfectly with spicy curries and fragrant rice dishes. This recipe combines crispy chickpea flour boondi—golden-fried droplets of batter—with a tangy and spiced vegan yogurt base enriched with cumin, chili powder, fresh mint, and coriander. The addition of lemon juice adds a citrusy brightness, while the hint of turmeric in the batter creates an irresistible golden hue. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, offering a refreshing and dairy-free alternative for your table. Serve it chilled for a cooling, vibrant complement to your favorite Indian meals or as a standalone snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 cups Oil
- 2 cups Vegan yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for raita)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, salt, turmeric, and baking soda to make a smooth batter.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
To make boondi, use a perforated ladle: pour in a spoonful of batter so they form small droplets that fall into the oil.
Fry the boondi until golden and crisp, then remove and drain on a paper towel.
In another bowl, whisk the vegan yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, coriander leaves, mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to the yogurt, mixing well.
Gently fold in the cooled boondi into the yogurt mixture just before serving.
Garnish with extra chopped coriander and mint if desired, then serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.7 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 684 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*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.
