Vegan Classic Cucumber Raitha
Experience the refreshing and creamy delight of Vegan Classic Cucumber Raitha, a plant-based twist on the traditional Indian side dish! This quick and easy recipe combines crisp grated cucumber with tangy vegan yogurt, infused with aromatic roasted cumin and black pepper. Enhanced with fresh mint, vibrant coriander, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this cooling accompaniment is perfect for pairing with spicy curries, biryanis, or as a crisp dip for pita bread and vegetable sticks. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required, this dairy-free cucumber raitha is as healthy as it is versatile—a must-add to your vegan recipe collection. Serve chilled for a truly refreshing culinary experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Vegan yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them if desired for a smoother texture.
Grate the cucumbers using a medium-sized grater. After grating, squeeze the excess water from the cucumbers using your hands or a clean kitchen towel, and set the cucumbers aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the vegan yogurt.
Season the yogurt with salt, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder.
Add the grated cucumber to the seasoned yogurt and mix well until the cucumber is evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and coriander leaves, and add them to the cucumber-yogurt mixture. Stir well to combine.
Add fresh lemon juice and mix gently to incorporate the flavors.
Taste the raitha and adjust the seasoning accordingly, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Chill the cucumber raitha in the refrigerator for around 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the vegan cucumber raitha chilled, garnished with a few mint leaves, alongside your favorite main dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1271 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 887 mg | 19% | |
*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.
