Kara Boondi Recipe - Kara Boondhi - How to make Boondi

Kara Boondi
I very badly wanted to try boondi ladoo this year atleast, but somehow my fear for it has not yet reduced so decided to give kara boondhi a try first and luckily it turned out great. The preparation of kara boondi is very easy except for the batter consistency as it will lead to boondhis with tails if the batter consistency is not perfect. Now that I've tried kara boondi now am confident to give boondi ladoo a try :)
Kara Boondi Recipe

Kara Boondi Recipe - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Makes : 2.5 cups
Recipe Category: Sidedish | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian

Besan Flour (Kadalaimaavu) - 1 cup
Rice Flour(Idiyappam flour) - 2 tbsps
Hing - a generous pinch
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp + 1 tsp
Curry leaves - a sprig
Cashewnuts - 1 tbsp broken
Oil - 2 tsp + for deep frying
Peanuts - 4 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Method:

  1. We need 2 laddles for making boondhi : one for making the boondhis and another for draining them from oil. In a mixing bowl - add besan flour, rice flour, hing, 1 tsp red chilli powder and required salt. First add little water to make a thick paste.
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  2. Then add more water little by little to form a flowing batter, then add the 2 tsp oil(this is ensure pouring the batter smoothly).Here is where we need to be very careful. If the batter consistency is not perfect the balls will not be round and it will have tails.
    To check if the batter is in correct consistency : First take a spoon and dip the backside of the spoon into batter and hold it on top of the preheated oil. If it drops as perfect rounds then the batter is perfect.
    How to make kara boondi - Step2
  3. Turn over to cook on both sides evenly.Once it turns golden brown and the shh sound ceases take it out from oil and drain in tissue.Do this for the remaining batter as well.
    How to make kara boondi - Step3
  4. Finally fry peanuts, cashews and curry leaves until crisp, set aside. In a mixing bowl - add the prepared boondhis, 1 tsp red chilli powder, curry leaves, cashews and peanuts and salt if needed. Toss them to combine.
    How to make kara boondi - Step4
Store in an airtight container and enjoy munching the snack!
Kara Boondhi Recipe

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Kara Boondhi Recipe

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