Bundi Rayta Recipes

 Bundi Raita is a popular Indian side dish made with yogurt and small fried balls of gram flour called "Bundi." It is typically served with rice or Indian breads and is known for its refreshing and cooling flavor that balances the heat of spicy curries. Here is a traditional recipe for Bundi raita:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• Oil, for frying
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida (optional)
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add salt and mix well. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, mix the gram flour, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Add enough water to make a thick batter.
3. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop small balls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried bundi to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4. In a small saucepan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida (if using). Cook until the mustard seeds start to pop, about 30 seconds.
5. Add the green chili and cook for another 30 seconds.
6. Pour the seasoning mixture over the yogurt and mix well.
7. Add the fried bundi to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
8. Stir in the chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve chilled with rice or Indian breads.

Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Bundi Raita.

"Bundi raita" is a traditional Indian dish made with yogurt and gram flour dumplings. Here is a simple recipe to make it:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• a pinch of asafoetida
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until it is smooth and set aside.
2. In another bowl, mix the gram flour, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and green chilies to make a batter.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, and green chilies to the pan and stir for a few seconds.
5. Pour the batter into the pan and stir continuously until the mixture starts to thicken.
6. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool.
7. Once cool, add the gram flour mixture to the yogurt and mix well.
8. Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
9. Chill the raita for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Enjoy your delicious and cooling "Bundi Raita