BM# 73: Week 2/ Day 2
Theme: Flavors of India
Dish: Boondhi Mixture — Amma’s Recipe
For the second day of ‘Flavors of India’, I have this very crunchy and addictive snack, boondhi mixture that my mom used to make very frequently while we were growing up. I never made it myself because I’m (too lazy, for one) not much into deep frying.
I actually made this boondhi for last Diwali. It was part of my treats that I made to gave to friends and family. I wanted to something relatively simple to make and my mom suggested that I make this boondhi mixture.
I always worried that I might fry the boondhi too much or too little. If they are not fried properly, then that would result in soft and soggy mixture. On the other hand, if they are fried too much, then they will not be pretty and waaay too crispy.
To get the boondhi nice and crispy, it is important to make sure that the consistency of the batter and frying it at the right temperature is very important. Once you have the boondhi ready, it takes just a few minutes to make the mixture.
Fried peanuts and curry leaves give nice texture and flavor to the dish. My kids love this crunchy mixture — it’s very addictive. It keeps well in an airtight container for up to a week — if it lasts that long, that is.
Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 73.
- 1 cup Besan (Chickpea flour)
- ½ tsp Red Chili powder
- To taste salt
- ½ cup Peanuts
- 8~10 curry leaves
- ½ tsp Red Chili powder
- To taste salt
- In a bowl, combine besan with enough water to make a smooth, pourable batter.
- Heat enough oil in a pan on medium heat. Pour the batter over a slotted boondi spoon and fry till golden brown.
- Remove onto a paper towel lined paper. Take them into a bowl.
- Fry the peanuts and curry leaves until crispy. Add to the bowl of boondi.
- Season the boondi mixture with red chili power and salt. Mix well and munch on.
This is one of my fav mixture which my mom also made. Usually we make it for Diwali. Yours have turned out perfect…
One of my favourite munchies, wish i get a huge bowl of this mixture.
The boondi mixture looks delicious , moms recipes are always perfect , and yes frying the boondi is rather dicy .
this brings back memories of growing up in south Asia and always having this ready for when guests come over!
I want to grab this right away. I love this with rice also.
Boondi mixture looks so delicious pavani. Home made boondi is awesome.
Somehow I have never tried making boondi. Your method seems easy enough for me to make.
Seems like you had a snack/sweet feast during Diwali. Somehow I end up with zero patience / energy to cook on festival days. 🙂
Lovely pictures to go with the festive theme and food 🙂
You have surely got those boondis so nicely done Pavani..homemades ones are the best!..
Awesome love this . My favorite snack on the go with Chai
Great to bump into your blog
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That is one irresistible snack ! hot coffee and a cup of this, makes evening lot better interesting!