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A wonderfully crispy and savory South Indian snack that's impossible to resist. These tiny, spicy chickpea flour pearls are deep-fried to golden perfection and mixed with crunchy nuts and fragrant curry leaves.
Prepare the Batter
Heat Oil for Frying
Fry the Boondi
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A wonderfully crispy and savory South Indian snack that's impossible to resist. These tiny, spicy chickpea flour pearls are deep-fried to golden perfection and mixed with crunchy nuts and fragrant curry leaves.
This south_indian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 359.41 calories per serving with 11.59g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack.
Fry Nuts and Curry Leaves
Combine and Season
Storage
Add fried garlic cloves, roasted chana dal (pottukadalai), or thin slices of dried coconut (copra) for extra flavor and texture.
For a different flavor profile, add a pinch of black pepper powder, chaat masala, or amchur (dry mango powder) along with the red chili powder.
For a sweet and savory mix, you can add fried raisins and a teaspoon of powdered sugar to the final mix.
Besan (gram flour), the main ingredient, is a good source of plant-based protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues and supporting overall body function.
The inclusion of peanuts and cashews provides monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These healthy fats are beneficial for heart health and can help manage cholesterol levels when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
Gram flour contains a good amount of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes a feeling of fullness, and helps in maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
The key is the batter consistency. It should be a smooth, flowing batter, not too thick or thin. Also, ensure your perforated ladle is clean for each batch and hold it at a sufficient height above the oil, allowing the batter to drop naturally.
This usually happens when the oil is not hot enough. The boondi absorbs oil instead of frying quickly. Test the oil temperature with a single drop of batter before starting a batch; it should sizzle and rise immediately.
Yes, you can. A regular stainless steel slotted spoon with small round holes or even the large-holed side of a box grater will work as a substitute.
When stored in a completely airtight container at room temperature, Kara Boondi stays fresh and crispy for up to 2 weeks.
Kara Boondi is a deep-fried snack, making it high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation. However, its base is protein-rich besan (gram flour), and it contains healthy fats and nutrients from the added nuts.
A single serving of approximately 1 cup (about 78 grams) contains around 380-420 calories, primarily from the gram flour, nuts, and absorbed oil.