Vegan Boondi Raita
Dive into the creamy goodness of Vegan Boondi Raita, a plant-based twist on the classic Indian side dish. This refreshing recipe pairs crispy, golden boondi—made from chickpea flour and delicately spiced with turmeric—with a luscious vegan yogurt base infused with aromatic ground cumin, chili powder, and a burst of fresh herbs like coriander and mint. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a tangy kick, perfectly complementing the subtle crunch of the boondi. Whether paired with biryani, paratha, or your favorite curry, this vegan raita is a flavorful, dairy-free delight that’s easy to prepare and ideal for cooling down spicy meals. Ready in under 40 minutes, it’s the perfect marriage of texture and taste for your next plant-based feast.
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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)
Directions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, salt, turmeric, and baking soda to make a smooth batter.
Step 2
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Step 3
To make boondi, use a perforated ladle: pour in a spoonful of batter so they form small droplets that fall into the oil.
Step 4
Fry the boondi until golden and crisp, then remove and drain on a paper towel.
Step 5
In another bowl, whisk the vegan yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, coriander leaves, mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to the yogurt, mixing well.
Step 7
Gently fold in the cooled boondi into the yogurt mixture just before serving.
Step 8
Garnish with extra chopped coriander and mint if desired, then serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1255.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4838.9 |
| Total Fat 469.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2864.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 133.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 51.8g | |
| Protein 41.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 558.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1599.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories