Boondi raita

• natural yogurt↗300g g
• ground cumin↗¼ tsp tsp

  plus a pinch

• boondi60g g

  (available in many Indian supermarkets or online)

• a few mint leaves

  ½ finely chopped, ½ left whole

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the yogurt with 100 ml water until smooth. Add cumin, ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of ground black pepper, and whisk again.

2. 2

   Add the boondi and mix well. Let it rest for 10 minutes up to 2 hours, until the boondi absorbs some liquid and softens slightly (no longer, or it will become too soft). Sprinkle with the chopped and whole mint leaves and a pinch of cumin.