Английская Википедия:Boondi

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

In Sindh and Rajasthan, the dish is called nukti (Шаблон:Lang-sd, Dhatki: نڪتي | नुक्ती). In Nepali, it is referred to as buniya (बुनिया). In Bihar, it is called bundiya (बुंदिया).

Preparation

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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 (savory boondi) is eaten by itself or is added to Indian-mixture.

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]

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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

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External links

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