Boondi
Boondi is an Indian dessert made from sweetened, fried chickpea flour. Being very sweet, it can also be stored for a week or so. Due to the need for preserving food in arid regions of Rajasthan, boondi laddu ("Nukti ja laddu" in Tharparkar) are preferred. There is also a savory version, called Khara or Tikha. It is also known as Bonde in West Bengal and Bundi in Odisha.
 Boondi Mithai | |
| Alternative names | Bonde, Bundi |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Odisha, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal |
| Main ingredients | Gram flour, Sugar |
| Variations | Khara or Kara |
To make boondi laddu, fried boondi is dipped in sugar syrup.
Boondi is also considered an important recipe as per the Hindu culture as the sweetened boondi is often distributed in many parts of India specifically on Tuesday in remembrance of Lord Hanuman.
Khara boondi
In preparing tikha or khara boondi, the batter is mixed with spices and salt before frying. Crushed curry leaves are added. Khara boondi is eaten by itself or is added to Indian-mixture.
Boondi raita
Boondi is popularly used to prepare raita in Pakistan and 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.
Boondi laddoo
Sweet round objects made from boondi used in Hindu religion also.
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