Beat the heat with this delectable accompaniment prepared with Crisp boondi and tangy raisins mixed in mildly spiced thick curds garnished with fresh cilantro.
Whisk yogurt / Low-fat curds in a glass bowl, add chilled water to it and whisk thoroughly.
Add sugar and mix well.
Add salt, rock Salt, Red chilli powder and cumin powder. Mix.
Add Boondi and Raisins, mix very lightly.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes to chill.
Serve chilled garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, a little boondi, raisins and chopped green chillies.
Notes
If you are using curds that has turned sour, add skimmed milk to balance the sourness.
You may use fresh mint leaves or dried and powdered mint leaves for the garnish.
You may add chopped dates in the raita.
If you are health conscious, then add stevia instead of sugar.
About the Author: This recipe has been shared by Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji who believes that food that she cooks should touch heart and soul of the person and she dedicates all her success to her Angel Mother.