Boondi ka raita
Boondi ka raita is the most common raita in Indian homes and even served when entertaining some guests. Bundi raita is served as an accompaniment to meals.
It’s easy and quick to make and tastes great. Readymade boondi is available in any Indian grocery store.
Recipe of Boondi Raita
2 cup curd (yogurt)
½ cup boondi
½ tsp red chilli powder (cayenne pepper) or black pepper powder
Salt to taste
½ tsp cumin seeds- roasted and coarsely ground
Fresh coriander leaves
1.Soak boondi in water for 2-3 minutes. Drain. This step will make the boondis soft as well as drain off some oil from them.
2. Beat curd well with a beater or a mathani. If it is too thick, add some water. Add red chilli powder, salt and roasted cumin seeds. Mix well.
3. Add boondi. Garnish with coriander leaves.
4. Refrigerate and serve chilled.
Onion Raita
Onion raita or pyaz ka raita is very easy to make and tastes good when chilled. If you do not like green chilly pieces coming in your mouth, then you can put white pepper powder or red chilli powder (cayenne pepper) for spiciness.
Recipe of onion raita or pyaaz ka raita
2 cup curd
1 big onion- chopped finely
1 green chilly- chopped finely
Black salt (kaala namak) - to taste
¼ tsp small mustard seeds (rai)
1 tsp oil
1. Beat curd with a beater.
2. Add onion, green chilly and black salt.
3. Heat oil in a big spoon (karchhi) and add small mustard seeds. When they pop, add them to the curd.
4. Mix everything well and serve onion raita cold.
Raitas are generally considered good in summer season as an accompaniment to meals. Besides onion raita, there are numerous vegetables you can make raita with like cucumber raita etc.
