New Delhi, May 27 (IANS). In the summer season, it is very important to provide cool and light food to the body. In the scorching heat, eating fried and heavy food not only affects digestion but can also increase lethargy and fatigue in the body. In such weather, Dahi Boondi Raita is a tasty and healthy option. This raita with cold curd, mild spicy boondi and refreshing taste not only cools the body but also improves digestion.
This is the reason why curd boondi raita is considered a special part of the dinner plate in summer. The special thing is that the method of making it is also very easy.
Rajasthan Tourism Department has described Bundi Raita as the best option in summer. This delicious and refreshing dish cools the body in the summer heat and also satisfies the taste buds. Bundi Raita is a traditional and popular dish of Rajasthan. Boondi is mixed with curd and flavored with mild spices, cumin, mint and coriander. The heat fatigue goes away completely after drinking a chilled glass of Boondi Raita.
It is also a taste of the culture and tradition of Rajasthan, which has been the favorite drink-dish of the local people in the desert heat. Boondi Raita cools the body, curd is naturally cooling, which keeps the body temperature under control in summer. It is light, easily digested and does not cause heaviness. At the same time, due to excessive sweating in summer, there is lack of water in the body. Boondi Raita, being in liquid form, gives both moisture and energy to the body.
Nutrient-rich Dahi-Boondi Raita is eaten with great enthusiasm by people in Rajasthan as well as in many parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi. It contains calcium, protein and probiotics which are good for gut health. Boondi provides some energy and spices provide antioxidants. It is also helpful in weight control. Eating light food in summer reduces the risk of weight gain.
Bundi Raita is not only delicious but also protects your health during the summer season. It can be taken with lunch, evening tea or as a salad in dinner. Can be made easily at home. Just take fresh curd, add salt, cumin powder, some black pepper and mint to it. Then add boondi, mix well, cool and serve. In the summer season, light and cool Boondi Raita with dal, roti and rice enhances the taste even more.
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