Masala Boondi are small round fried snack with savoury taste. It is commonly used in chaat items and other dishes like raita (yoghurt mixed with boondi), sabji, etc. It is made using chickpea flour and a special ladle with several holes in it is used to make this recipe (also called Boondi Jara). You can make this recipe at home very easily and enjoy this delicious snack.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp black pepper powder
1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
1/8 tsp cinnamon powder (dalchini)
1 tbsp oil
1/3 cup + 1/8 cup water (approx)
oil for frying
SERVES: 100gm Masala Boondi approx
PREPARATION TIME: 10 Mins
COOKING TIME: 15 Mins
TOTAL TIME: 25 Mins
* 1 CUP = 237 ML
METHOD:
1. In a large bowl, mix besan, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, dry mango powder, salt, cinnamon powder & 1 tbsp oil.
2. Add water gradually to form batter of dropping consistency.
3. Heat oil for frying.
4. Hold boondi ladle (size no. 1) above the kadai & drop the batter evenly on the ladle. Do not spread the mixture with spoon. Allow the boondis to fall in the oil by itself.
5. Fry boondis for 1-2 mins until golden brown in color.
6. With a help of a slotted spoon, remove boondis from the oil & transfer to another slotted "jara" and then on tissue papers to absorb excess oil.
7. Allow Masala Boondi to cool completely. Then store it in airtight container for 7 - 10 days.
8. Use Masala Boondi to make raita, sabzi or in any kind of chaat recipe.
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