Quick Boondi

Directions

• Heat oil in a wok or kadai.
• In a bowl take Gram flour, salt, turmeric, baking soda. Mix well.
• Add 1tbsp oil. Mix it.
• Add water slowly at a time and prepare a thick batter. Whisk well. It should be smooth and lump free.
• Take perforated spoon or Jharani. Hold it above the oil. Add a ladleful gram flour batter on the center of it.
• Move ladle in a circular motion, allow the batter to go through the jharani or perforated spoon. This will form small round balls or Boondi.
• Deep fry boondi on medium-low flame until golden brown and crisp.
• Remove it using a slotted spoon. Drain it and transfer on kitchen towel.
• Repeat the process with remaining batter.
• Serve to add flavored shev as a shev boondi or add chili powder, sprinkle some chat masala and serve as a masala boondi with hot tea or coffee.