Vegan Beetroot Raita
Elevate your plant-based meals with this vibrant Vegan Beetroot Raita, a refreshing twist on the classic Indian side dish. Packed with earthy, nutrient-rich grated beetroot, cooling cucumber, and the zesty flavors of fresh mint, cilantro, and green chili, this dairy-free raita uses creamy vegan yogurt for a perfectly smooth texture. A fragrant cumin seed tempering adds depth and warmth, while a squeeze of lemon juice brightens every bite. This easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is naturally gluten-free, making it the perfect chilled accompaniment to spicy Indian curries or grilled dishes. A colorful and healthy side that’s undeniably Instagram-worthy, this vegan raita is a must-try for every food lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Beetroot
- 1.5 cups Vegan yogurt
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Mint leaves
- 1 small Green chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Peel the beetroot and grate it using a box grater.
Peel and finely chop the cucumber. Finely chop the cilantro and mint leaves. De-seed and chop the green chili.
In a dry pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté until they start to splutter and release their aroma, about 1-2 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated beetroot, chopped cucumber, green chili, cilantro, and mint.
Add the vegan yogurt to the bowl. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Season the mixture with black salt, regular salt, and lemon juice. Stir once more to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
Pour the tempered cumin seeds along with the oil into the beetroot-yogurt mixture. Mix well.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the raita for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish with your favorite Indian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1842 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1375 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
