Vegan Raita (Indian Yogurt Dip)

Raita is made with unsweetened full-fat yogurt (if you try using Greek yogurt in raita, every Indian aunty I know will give you a disapproving glance). Of course, my version is vegan and uses a plant-based yogurt.

⏱ 15 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings 👁 6
Vegan Raita (Indian Yogurt Dip)

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 per serving

48kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$3678.00
Per Serving
$920.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$7356.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (73% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
of a medium cucumber 0.25 $29.00
unsweetened nondairy yogurt 1 cup $646.00
arlic clove - -
- inch piece fresh ginger 1 $110.00
fresh cilantro 0.25 cup $117.00
fresh mint leaves 0.25 cup $703.00
Juice of 1⁄2 lime 2 l $2060.00
ground cumin 0.5 tsp $13.00
garam masala 0.5 tsp -
Pinch of cayenne pepper or Indian red chili powder - -
kosher salt 0.25 tsp -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Vegan Raita (Indian Yogurt Dip)

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 of a medium cucumber, (unpeeled)
  • 1 cup unsweetened nondairy yogurt
  • 0 oz arlic clove, (crushed)
  • 1 - inch piece fresh ginger, (grated or finely minced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, (chopped)
  • Juice of 1⁄2 lime
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or Indian red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt, (plus more to taste)

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