Description

A common South Indian snack known as Kara Boondi is made with chickpea flour, spices, roasted cashews, peanuts, and curry leaves. Tiny pearls of fried boondi that are crispy and crunchy are a delicious and highly addictive delicacy. A simple snack you can have whenever. If you get the hang of it, Boondi Mixture is a straightforward but delicious recipe that can be quickly and easily made in large quantities.

Ingredients

Gram flour
Rice flour
Chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Asafoetida/hing
Salt
Garlic (crushed)
Curry leaves
Cashews
Groundnuts

Did You Know?

Boondi is originally a sweet variety originated from Rajasthan. Later a savoury version was also created which is known as Kara or tikka boondi.

Health benefits

Gram flour is excellent for weight loss because it is high in protein and fibre. It lowers blood pressure and lowers cholesterol levels.
It has magnesium, which supports blood pressure regulation and guards against heart disease.
The metabolism is boosted and anaemia is prevented by iron and other minerals.
A gluten-free diet should ideally comprise rice flour and gramme flour.
Curry leaves are full of antioxidants that guard against oxidative damage and assist the nervous and cardiovascular systems.