Vegan Raita (Indian Yogurt Dip)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
48 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
Vegan Raita (Indian Yogurt Dip)
Description
This Vegan Raita replaces traditional yogurt with unsweetened nondairy yogurt, mixed with squeezed grated cucumber for moisture and crunch. Fresh garlic and ginger add pungency and warmth, while chopped cilantro and mint leaves give herbal brightness. Lime juice provides acidity to lift the flavors. Ground cumin, garam masala, and cayenne pepper add complexity and mild heat, aligning with Indian spice profiles.
The dip is stirred to combine and chilled before serving to meld flavors. The texture is creamy with small cucumber bits, refreshing and balanced to complement spicy or fried dishes traditionally.
Leftovers keep well in refrigeration for 2 to 3 days, allowing it to remain fresh while flavors develop further. This version is suitable for vegan and dairy-free diets while preserving the role of raita as a cooling sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cucumber unpeeled, medium
- 1 cup nondairy yogurt unsweetened
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 1- inch ginger grated or finely minced, piece, fresh
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup mint chopped, fresh leaves
- lime juice juice of ½ lime
- 1/2 ground cumin
- 1/2 garam masala
- Pinch cayenne pepper this is NOT the same thing as regular chili powder; it’s pure chili powder and is much spicier, or Indian red chili powder
- 1/4 kosher salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Wrap the grated cucumber in several layers of paper towels or in a clean dish towel and squeeze thoroughly to press out as much water as you can.
- Add the grated cucumber to a bowl with the nondairy yogurt. Add in the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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