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Easy Vegan Raita Recipe

This easy vegan raita recipe calls for just a few ingredients, and you only need a few minutes to throw together this gorgeous dairy-free raita.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Inactive Time:: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 108kcal

Equipment

  • Microplane

Ingredients

  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • .25 ounces cilantro, minced, plus a few cilantro leaves for garnish
  • .25 ounces mint, minced
  • 10 ounces vegan Greek yogurt or vegan dahi
  • Salt, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, optional, for finishing

Instructions

Prepare the raita base:

  • Place the grated cucumber and garlic in a bowl. Add the garam masala, lime juice, cilantro, and mint and mix to combine.

Finish the raita:

  • Add the vegan Greek yogurt and mix well to combine. Season to taste with salt. The grated garlic will have a very strong bite!

Refrigerate the raita:

  • Transfer the raita to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to mellow the flavors. Remove and season to taste once more before serving. Garnish with a few cilantro leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g