Boondi Recipe


How to Make Boondi Recipe ( बूंदी की रेसिपी )

Ingredients for Boondi Recipe

1 cup gram flour
1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
6-8 chopped almonds
ghee to deep fry
Perforated flat spoon about 5" diameter

Method :

  • Boil the sugar and water together. Add a tbsp. of milk to bring up the scum.
  • Remove scum and boil liquid till the syrup is sticky between the fingers.
  • Keep aide, but keep warm for use.
  • Make batter with gram flour, which should not be too thin.
  • The batter should evenly coat the back of a spoon when dipped in it.
  • Heat ghee, hold perforated spoon a little above the hot ghee and pour some batter on the spoon.
  • Tap very lightly at edge of spoon to allow small droplets to fall in the ghee.
  • Pour back remaining batter and wipe spoon.
  • Stir the boondis in the ghee gently and fry till crisp but not brown.
  • Drain and put into the syrup. Keep for 3-4 minutes before draining from the syrup.
  • Spread on a wide plate, add cardamom powder, almonds and mix gently.
  • Cool completely and loosen the boondi with finger till each droplet separates.
  • Store in airtight container.

Note : Take great care while dropping the boondi in the hot ghee so as not to burn yourself. A little practice and it is very easy.

Making time : 30 minutes.
Makes : 3 cups approx.

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