Boondi

                   Boondi is a savory snack in India that is relished by all age groups. They are crisp and appetizing and hard to resist.

                   These are called boondi as when the batter falls down into the frying pan through the slotted spatula it falls in the form of small drops and drops in Hindi are called boond and so the name boondi - solely my interpretation 😎

                  We always had store brought boondi and as a kid I could never imagine making it at home. These round shaped balls always fascinated me and I was sure that there was a complex procedure involved behind it. Then, one day I heard that one of my maternal cousin makes it at home for her family and I was curious, at last, I laid my hand on the recipe and I must admit it is the easiest recipe ever. It requires minimal ingredients and even those that are almost always present in an Indian kitchen. Note that you will need a slotted spoon for this recipe. Here comes the detailed recipe :-

Ingredients:

1. Besan/gram flour - 4 tbsp
2. Rice flour - 2 tbsp
3. Chilli powder - 1tsp
4. Baking soda - a pinch 
5. Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
6. Salt - to taste
7. Oil - for frying

Method:

• In a mixing bowl, sieve together besan and rice flour.
• Add chilli powder, salt and baking soda. Mix well.
• Take a cup of water and add it little by little to get a thick batter but of running consistency. You may require more or less of water to get the right consistency.

• Heat oil for frying in a kadhai or deep bottomed vessel.
• Hold a slotted spatula a little above the vessel. Using another spoon add the mixture. You can use this other spoon to help the batter pass through or gently shake the slotted spoon itself.
• Once the boondi gets fried or turns golden brown on all the sides remove to an absorbent sheet. Repeat the process with the entire batter and fry boondi.
• Once all the boondi is fried, in the same pan or in another one heat little oil and add the curry leaves. Remove these and add it to the prepared boondi. You can also crush them while adding.
• Serve hot.

                  Boondi can be stored in an air tight container for quite a long period of time and can also be used in preparation of other recipes such as boondi raita or carried for picnics or served along a cup of tea or with steamed rice along with a curry or just relish it on its own. The delicious taste will always keep you craving for more.

                  You may also like to try other snacks recipes such as Chudwa, Chana dal snack, Masala Lobia, Sukha bhel and Masala Chana Chaat from My Mom's Kitchen.

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