Boondi

Boondi – Plain, Crispy Gram Flour Pearls for Raita, Chaat & Snacking

Boondi is made from tiny drops of gram flour batter, fried into small, crisp pearls. It’s one of the most useful ingredients in an Indian kitchen. You can stir it into yoghurt, scatter it over chaat or just eat a handful with chai.

Our plain boondi is made with only three ingredients: gram flour, water and rapeseed oil. There’s no added salt or spice, so you season it your way. If you want to buy boondi online in the UK for everyday cooking, this 250g pack is easy to keep in the cupboard.

🌿 Why Choose Chandra Foods Boondi?

• Just three ingredients – gram flour, water and rapeseed oil, nothing else
• No added salt – you control the seasoning in every dish
• Light, even pearls – small and crisp, so they blend well into yoghurt and chaat
• Vegan approved – plant-based and suitable for everyday cooking
• Made in the UK – by a family business making Indian snacks since 1985

🥣 How to Use Boondi

• Boondi raita – stir into chilled yoghurt with roasted cumin and a pinch of salt
• Chaat topping – sprinkle over papdi chaat, dahi puri or bhel for extra crunch
• Tea time snack – toss with chaat masala or chilli powder and eat with chai
• Homemade mixture – combine with sev, peanuts and other namkeen

Build Your Chaat at Home

Boondi works best alongside other chaat snacks:

• Puffed Chaat Papdi – a crisp base for dahi papdi chaat
• Flat Chaat Papdi – sturdy discs that hold toppings without going soft
• Nylon Sev – fine sev to finish any chaat plate

Want boondi with a spicy kick instead? Try our ready-seasoned Masala Boondi, or browse the full boondi range.

For a complete pantry guide, read How to Turn Your Kitchen Cupboard into an Indian Chaat Station.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boondi?

Boondi is a classic Indian snack of small, crispy gram flour pearls. Our plain Boondi is made with just three ingredients and is light and versatile.

What ingredients are in Boondi?

Gram flour, water and rapeseed oil. That is the full ingredient list.

How is Boondi different from Masala Boondi?

Plain Boondi has no added spices or salt in its ingredient list, so it suits raita and dishes where you add your own seasoning. Masala Boondi is coated with red chilli powder and black salt for a spicy, tangy taste.

How do you use Boondi?

Stir it into yogurt to make boondi raita, scatter it over chaat for crunch, or eat it as a light snack.

How big is a pack of Boondi?

Each pack is 250g.