Boondi

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Boondi
Boondi Mithai.jpg
Boondi Mithai
Alternative namesBundi, Bundiya, Buniya, Bonde, Nukti
Course Dessert
Place of origin Indian subcontinent
Region or state Andhra Pradesh, Bangladesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sindh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
Main ingredients Gram flour, sugar
VariationsKhara or Kara

Boondi is an Indian snack made from fried chickpea flour. It is either eaten as a savory snack or sweetened as a dessert. [1]

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In Sindh and Rajasthan, the dish is called nukti (Sindhi : نڪتي, Dhatki: نڪتي | नुक्ती). In Nepali & Bhojpuri Region, it is referred to as buniya (बुनिया). In Bihar & Bengal, it is called bundiya (बुंदिया/বুন্দিয়া).

Preparation

Sweetened boondi Bundiya also known as mihidana, burinda.jpg
Sweetened boondi

To make the crispy savory snack, chickpea flour, baking powder, and turmeric are mixed into a batter. A slotted spoon is used to pour small drops into a deep frying pan. The boondi is then soaked in sugar syrup. [2] [3] Crushed curry leaves are added. Khara boondi (spicy savory boondi) is eaten by itself or is added to Bombay mix.

Variations

Boondi is popularly used to prepare raita in North India. Boondi raita typically contains curd (plain yoghurt), boondi (which has been soaked in water to make it soft, then sieved) and seasonings of salt, chilli, and other spices. It is eaten as a side dish with pulao or any other meal. [1]

Homemade Boondi from West Bengal Homemade Boondi in West Bengal, India.jpg
Homemade Boondi from West Bengal

To make boondi laddu, fried boondi is dipped in sugar syrup and compacted into a ball. It can be garnished with nuts and raisins. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Tiwari, Brijesh; Singh, Narpinder (2015). Pulse Chemistry and Technology. Royal Society of Chemistry. p. 271. ISBN   9781782625674.
  2. ↑ Pandya, Michael (1989). Indian Vegetarian Cooking. Inner Traditions – Bear & Company. p. 179. ISBN   9780892813421.
  3. 1 2 Sudhir, Satya (2018). A Hundred Red Roses. Notion Press. ISBN   9789386295897.
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