Boondi is a popular Indian snack made from tiny, round balls of gram flour (besan) batter. The batter is deep-fried in hot oil until it puffs up and turns golden brown. Boondi can be enjoyed on its own as a crunchy snack or used as a topping for various dishes, adding texture and flavor. In addition to being a snack, boondi is often used in traditional Indian sweets like boondi laddu, where the fried balls are mixed with sugar syrup and shaped into round sweets. It is also a key ingredient in raita, a yogurt-based side dish, enhancing its taste and appearance.