Meena's Taste Mantra

Pineapple Boondi Raita | Yogurt Dip

We started making Pineapple Boondi Raita nearly 3 decades back when Appa tasted it for the first time at his Office Cafeteria! He loves this and Amma ensures that whenever we get fresh pineapples, she definitely makes this raita!

This raita is so easy to make and has an amazing fruity sweet and savoury flavour which is very delicious along with any Paratha, Biryani | Pulav.

Ingredients:
2 slices Pineapple, finely diced
1/2 cup Boondi
1/2 cup Dahi | Curd, thick
1 tblsp Fresh Dhania | Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
5 Fresh Pudina | Mint Leaves, finely chopped
1/4 tsp Jeera | Cumin Powder
A pinch Hing | Asafoetida Powder
To taste Kala Namak | Rock Salt
For Garnish:
A pinch Red Chilli Powder

Method:

Soak Boondis in warm water for about 5 minute. Gently squeeze and drain soaked Boondis and keep aside.
In a mixing bowl add thick curd and beat it to a smooth texture.
Add jeera, hing and rock salt and mix well.
Add chopped dhania and pudina along with pineapple dices and soaked Boondi.
Gently mix well.
Garnish with red chilli powder and serve.

We enjoyed Pineapple Boondi Raita with Mooli Gajar Paratha.

We have used:

1. Haldiram's Boondi

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.