I eat yogurt pretty much everyday and drink milk as well. It has just become a part of my daily diet. I didn't know its health benefits years ago other than that it is good for digestion besides having vitamins and calcium.
Now I read everywhere that yogurt has become a top health food. Studies show that it can control high blood pressure. People,who are on weight loss program can control their appetite by eating 2 to 3 servings of yogurt a day. The live bacteria in the yogurt is proving beneficial for intestinal infections.
I have grown up eating plain yogurt and it is delicious but now there are so many different companies making variety of flavors that it has practically taken over a complete aisle in dairy section. But for me the plain homemade yogurt is still the great with a refreshing flavor. I add fresh ingredients to make it more flavorful without adding any extra sugar. For fruity flavour I have already posted Blueberry mango yogurt with a crumble. Today I am posting a savory Raita with crunchy boondi in it.
MINT CUCUMBER RAITA WITH BOONDI
Ingredients:
2 cups yogurt, 1/2 tsp black salt, 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber, 2 tbsp finely chopped and crushed mint leaves, 1/4 tsp table salt, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 2tbsp boondi, black pepper
To get the most flavor, Toast the cumin seeds in a pan on medium heat. Stirring with a spoon.When it begins to emit aroma transfer to a plate. Let it cool for a little while. Then grind it in a coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container.
Method:
Whisk yogurt in a bowl. Add chopped cucumber, crushed mint, rock salt, table salt, cumin powder and black pepper to it. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Add boondi to the yogurt just before serving.
Boondi is a fried snack made from Besan ( bengal gram flour). It got this name because it look like drops. You can buy boondi, ready made from stores in the east Indian section or you can make your own.
Let's make it, its very simple and fun to do.
Ingredients for Boondi:
1cup besan, 11/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder,1/2 tsp baking soda, 1tsp black pepper, water to make batter, canola oil for frying
Method:
Take besan in a bowl. Add salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Make a well in the center of flour. Pour some water. Mix the besan and water with the spoon in one direction. Add more water slowly to make a smooth consistency batter.
Beat nicely to trap air into the batter. This will make boondi lighter. Heat oil in wok. Pour 1/2 cup of batter on perforated spoon with holes into the center of hot oil. Shake the spoon and the batter fall into the oil as drops (boondi).
Fry boondi turning frequently with a slotted spoon. They should be pale yellow color when done. Remove in a plate lined with paper towel. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Now I read everywhere that yogurt has become a top health food. Studies show that it can control high blood pressure. People,who are on weight loss program can control their appetite by eating 2 to 3 servings of yogurt a day. The live bacteria in the yogurt is proving beneficial for intestinal infections.
I have grown up eating plain yogurt and it is delicious but now there are so many different companies making variety of flavors that it has practically taken over a complete aisle in dairy section. But for me the plain homemade yogurt is still the great with a refreshing flavor. I add fresh ingredients to make it more flavorful without adding any extra sugar. For fruity flavour I have already posted Blueberry mango yogurt with a crumble. Today I am posting a savory Raita with crunchy boondi in it.
MINT CUCUMBER RAITA WITH BOONDI
Ingredients:
2 cups yogurt, 1/2 tsp black salt, 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber, 2 tbsp finely chopped and crushed mint leaves, 1/4 tsp table salt, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 2tbsp boondi, black pepper
To get the most flavor, Toast the cumin seeds in a pan on medium heat. Stirring with a spoon.When it begins to emit aroma transfer to a plate. Let it cool for a little while. Then grind it in a coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container.
Method:
Whisk yogurt in a bowl. Add chopped cucumber, crushed mint, rock salt, table salt, cumin powder and black pepper to it. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Add boondi to the yogurt just before serving.
Boondi is a fried snack made from Besan ( bengal gram flour). It got this name because it look like drops. You can buy boondi, ready made from stores in the east Indian section or you can make your own.
Let's make it, its very simple and fun to do.
Ingredients for Boondi:
1cup besan, 11/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder,1/2 tsp baking soda, 1tsp black pepper, water to make batter, canola oil for frying
Method:
Take besan in a bowl. Add salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Make a well in the center of flour. Pour some water. Mix the besan and water with the spoon in one direction. Add more water slowly to make a smooth consistency batter.
Beat nicely to trap air into the batter. This will make boondi lighter. Heat oil in wok. Pour 1/2 cup of batter on perforated spoon with holes into the center of hot oil. Shake the spoon and the batter fall into the oil as drops (boondi).
Fry boondi turning frequently with a slotted spoon. They should be pale yellow color when done. Remove in a plate lined with paper towel. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
I am a yogurt person like you but never tried this crunchy thing you have made.
ReplyDeleteHow long can you store this boondi?
It's really nice to know u're so healthy. Totally agree Yogurt is great for health, but somehow I just don't know how to appreciate it. Tried many times, but don't like it :< Wish I could be like u..... perhaps someday. Wonderful sharing, my dear!
ReplyDeleteI love yogurt, but very often use them in dressing. Love the crunchy topping too.
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