firstly, in a bowl take 1 cup rava, ¼ cup maida, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp baking soda.
mix well making sure everything is well combined.
now add 1 cup curd and mix well.
make sure to have a thick batter. cover and rest for 20 minutes.
after 20 minutes, the rava has absorbed well.
further add ½ onion, few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 chilli, 1 inch ginger, and 1 tsp cumin.
mix well making sure everything is well combined. add few drops of water if required.
wet your hands with water, and pinch a ball-sized dough.
drop in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
stir occasionally, until the bonda turns golden brown and crisp.
drain off to remove excess oil.
finally, enjoy rava bonda with coconut chutney and tea.