Vegan Cucumber Raita
A fresh, authentic vegan Cucumber Raita made with vegan yogurt . This is the perfect accompaniment for spicy Indian dishes like biryanis and parathas.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 57kcal
- 1 large cucumber (grated. Use an English cucumber preferably)
- ½ red onion (minced, optional)
- ¾ cup vegan yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 green chili pepper (like jalapeno or serrano. Remove the seeds for less heat).
- ½ teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt to taste
Whisk the yogurt with cumin, green chili peppers and ginger.
Stir in the grated cucumber and onion, if using. Add salt to taste.
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg