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Masala Boondi
Spicy, tangy and perfectly crisp — Masala Boondi adds bold flavour to a classic Indian snack.
🌶️ Why it’s enjoyed:
- Crispy gram flour pearls with a spicy kick
- Light texture with a tangy black salt finish
- Simple ingredients with bold flavour
🥣 How to enjoy:
- Add to raita for a spiced twist
- Use in chaat for extra crunch
- Enjoy as a quick savoury snack
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping : On all orders over £40.00 (Mainland UK Only)
Masala Boondi – Spicy, Tangy Gram Flour Pearls with Black Salt
Masala Boondi is the ready-seasoned version of classic boondi. Tiny drops of gram flour batter are fried into crisp pearls, then seasoned with red chilli and black salt. You get a quick hit of heat first, followed by the slightly sulphurous, tangy finish that black salt is known for.
It’s ready to eat straight from the pack, and it adds instant flavour to yoghurt, chaat and snack mixes. If you want to buy Masala Boondi online in the UK, this 250g pack is a cupboard staple for quick snacking and easy cooking.
🌶️ Why Choose Chandra Foods Masala Boondi?
- Just five ingredients – gram flour, water, rapeseed oil, red chilli and black salt
- Spicy and tangy – chilli heat balanced by the savoury tang of black salt
- High in fibre – 6.32g of fibre per 100g
- Vegan approved – completely plant-based
- Made in the UK – by a family business making Indian namkeen since 1985
🥣 How to Enjoy Masala Boondi
- Straight from the pack – a crunchy, spicy handful with chai
- On chaat – scatter over sev puri, dahi puri or papdi chaat
- In yoghurt – a fast way to make spiced raita with no extra seasoning
- In snack mixes – toss with sev and roasted peanuts
Pair with Other Favourites
- Plain Boondi – unseasoned pearls for when you want to control the spice
- Nylon Sev – fine, mild sev to balance the heat
- Pani Puri Shells – fill with potato, chutney and a spoonful of masala boondi
Masala Boondi also comes in the Family Pani Puri Combo and our Spicy Indian Snacks Box. Browse more chaat snacks to complete your spread.
🚚 Free UK delivery on orders over £40 (Mainland UK only).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masala Boondi?
Masala Boondi is a spicy, tangy version of boondi: tiny crispy pearls of gram flour seasoned with red chilli powder and black salt.
What ingredients are in Masala Boondi?
Gram flour, water, rapeseed oil, red chilli powder and black salt.
How can I use Masala Boondi?
Eat it as a snack, sprinkle it over chaat such as sev puri and dahi chaat, or stir it into raita for crunch.
How do I keep Masala Boondi crunchy in raita?
Stir it into the yogurt just before serving. The longer boondi sits in raita, the softer it becomes.
How big is a pack of Masala Boondi?
Each pack is 250g.
| Weight | 250g |
|---|
📋 Product Specifications
| Product | Masala Boondi (Spicy Bundi) |
| Brand | Chandra Foods |
| Pack Size | 250g |
| Base Ingredient | Gram flour (besan) |
| Seasoning | Red chilli and black salt (kala namak) |
| Spice Level | 🌶️🌶️ Medium-spicy |
| Texture | Small, round, crisp pearls |
| Fibre | 6.32g per 100g |
| Dietary | Vegan approved |
| Made In | United Kingdom |
⏱️ 3 Quick Ideas in Under 5 Minutes
| Idea | What You Need | How |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Masala Raita | 250g yoghurt, 3 tbsp masala boondi, coriander | Whisk the yoghurt and stir in the boondi just before serving. No extra spice is needed. |
| Chatpata Snack Mix | Masala boondi, sev, roasted peanuts, lemon | Mix equal parts and finish with a squeeze of lemon. |
| Quick Boondi Chaat | Masala boondi, chopped onion, tomato, tamarind chutney | Toss together and serve immediately while the boondi is still crunchy. |
ℹ️ Good to Know
- What is black salt? Kala namak is a mineral salt used across Indian cooking. It gives chaat its distinctive tangy, slightly eggy aroma.
- Want it crunchy in raita? Add the boondi at the very last moment. Left to sit for 10 minutes, it softens for a more traditional texture.
- Allergens: see the Ingredients tab for the full ingredient list.
- More ideas: read How to Turn Your Kitchen Cupboard into an Indian Chaat Station, or see the full boondi range.
📦 Storage & Freshness
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Once opened, move to an airtight container so the pearls stay crisp.
- Check the best before date printed on the pack.
| Typical nutrition information | per 100g |
| Energy kJ/kcal | 2459/593 |
| Fat | 45.65 |
| of which saturates | 3.28 |
| Carbohydrate | 27.99 |
| of which sugars | 1.56 |
| Fibre | 6.32 |
| Protein | 14.31 |
| Salt | trace |
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Callum Roberts –
Dangerously moreish
Opened it while watching a football match and nearly finished the packet. Very easy to keep reaching for another handful.
Pooja Vekaria –
Excellent freshness
I've tried masala boondi from several places and this was one of the fresher packs I've received. The seasoning was evenly distributed and the texture stayed crisp throughout.
Nathan Brooks –
Would buy again
Tasty and fresh.
Heena Shah –
Nice addition to chaat
I used this when making sev puri and dahi chaat for guests. Added a lovely crunch and stayed crisp.
Nikhil Mistry –
Bought this with other snacks and everything arrived in excellent condition.
Elaine Porter –
Great with evening tea
I usually keep a few savoury snacks in the cupboard and this has become one of my favourites. Nicely crunchy without feeling too heavy.
Komal Trivedi –
Family favourite
My children like sprinkling this over yoghurt and chaat at home. Fresh quality and plenty of crunch.
Ben Carter –
Nice flavour
Crunchy and easy to snack on.
Bhavna Gohil –
Good for homemade mixes
I mixed this with peanuts and sev to make a quick snack box for a family road trip. Went down very well.
Jessica Murphy –
Fresh batch
Arrived well packed and tasted fresh