Today I am sharing an incredibly delicious Vegan Cucumber and Coriander Raita. A perfect accompaniment for pulao , biryani , fried rice. I can have it anytime to satisfy my hunger pangs. This recipe can be put together in just 10 mins with easily available ingredients in our pantry. Absolutely fuss free recipe. You are free to use any vegan yogurt of your choice.
What is Raita?
Raita is a condiment in South Asian cuisine. It is made of yogurt together with raw or cooked vegetables, fruit, or in the case of boondi raita( fried droplets of batter made from Chickpea Flour). Raita is usually served with rice based dishes like pulao or biryani. It is healthy and nutritious too. You can use any vegan Yogurt in order to make vegan raita.There are many variations of Raita in the Indian Cuisine. Yogurt is a served with meals in order to balance the heat from the curries.
Ingredients for Vegan Cucumber Coriander Raita:
Cashews : For vegan yogurt you can use any nut or plant based yogurt. I have used cashews here.
Coriander: I love fresh coriander in my Raita. Adds a nice aroma and colour to the dish.
Cucumber: I love to use tender cucumber or Japanese cucumber. I prefer to grate them .
Cumin : Cumin with coriander enhances the taste of the raita and makes it more flavorful.
Salt:A major ingredient.
Green Chilli: I Love to add a green chilli . You can adjust the heat as per your tolerance level. Remove the seeds to reduce the heat.
Lime Juice: You can increase or decrease the lemon juice quantity depending on how tangy you like. I don’t prefer too much tang.
Ginger: Aids digestion and enhances the flavors.
Chilli Flakes: For Garnish and it is absolutely optional.
Recipe for Vegan Cucumber Coriander Raita:
Author: Preethi Prasad
Prep Time : 10 Mins
Total Time : 10 mins
Course : Accompaniment
Cuisine :Indian
Ingredients:
1 Tender Cucumber grated
3/4 Cup Fresh Coriander
1/2 Cup Cashews Soaked in 3/4th Cup of water
Salt to taste
1/2 Tsp Cumin / Jeera
1 Green Chilli
1/2 Tsp Grated Ginger
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Pinch of Chilli Flakes for Garnish
Method:
Soak Cashews in water for about 30 mins.
In a blender add soaked cashews along with the water , cumin , ginger ,coriander and green chilli.
Make a smooth paste and transfer it to a bowl.
Add lemon juice ,salt and grated cucumber and mix well.
Garnish with Chilli flakes and serve.
Serve with any pulao, biryani or paratha.
Enjoy…………..
Notes:
You can use any vegan yogurt.
Cashew and coriander paste with chilli, cumin and ginger can be used as a salad dressing too. Just add lime juice and salt.
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Such a wonderful way to prepare vegan yogurt using cashew nuts. Sounds very flavorful, and its ideal for those who yearn for raita but need a vegan version.
Awesome I loved the way you have made the vegan curd. Since I always have cashew nuts I love the idea. Raita will taste great with just about anything from pulao to biryani to flatbreads.
A very interesting recipe, indeed. I just love the use of cashews, must be so deliciously creamy.
And only just realised you’re in Singapore – my hometown!
It looks great! It looks the same to me, the only difference is that I used avocado oil from Perseus Foods. It is a vegan and very healthy product. I recommend that the next time you make it you use their oil.
Here is the link in case you are interested: https://www.instagram.com/perseusfoods/?hl=es
Wow !! Vegan raita sounds delicious. Loved how you have made vegan yogurt with cashew paste and flavored it with ginger ,corriander and cucumber. Indeed it is a shahi vegan raita
Cucumber raita is my most favourite of all varieties! Adding ginger, lemon and cashews to it is new concept for me and sounds so much more flavourful!
Thank you Maria. It tastes amazing.
Such a wonderful way to prepare vegan yogurt using cashew nuts. Sounds very flavorful, and its ideal for those who yearn for raita but need a vegan version.
Thank you .
Awesome I loved the way you have made the vegan curd. Since I always have cashew nuts I love the idea. Raita will taste great with just about anything from pulao to biryani to flatbreads.
A very interesting recipe, indeed. I just love the use of cashews, must be so deliciously creamy.
And only just realised you’re in Singapore – my hometown!
Thank you Azlin. So Glad to know to know your hometown is singapore . We should meet when ever you are here .
Definitely sounds delicious and flavourful. A wonderful substitute of yoghurt
That’s an interesting recipe Preeti. Adding of cashews must have given a creamy texture and made it tastier.
Wonderful recipe Preethi.. I loved the use of cashews here to make raita. perfect for vegans and very interesting dish for us to try out.
It looks great! It looks the same to me, the only difference is that I used avocado oil from Perseus Foods. It is a vegan and very healthy product. I recommend that the next time you make it you use their oil.
Here is the link in case you are interested: https://www.instagram.com/perseusfoods/?hl=es
Will check it out Eider. Thank you .
Vegan raitha with cucumber is certainly very yummy. It is smooth and creamy.
What a fab idea to add cashews to make the raita more rich and creamy. Amazing colour too
Vegan raita sounds interesting. With addition of fresh coriander it must be flavorful too.
très bon !
vegan yogurt using cashew nuts to make raita is a wonderful idea !!! Sounds very flavorful and a must-try during summer
I love this recipe. The cashew paste lends such lovely creaminess to the recipe. I served it with mixed veg pulao.
Wow !! Vegan raita sounds delicious. Loved how you have made vegan yogurt with cashew paste and flavored it with ginger ,corriander and cucumber. Indeed it is a shahi vegan raita
vegan version of the cucumber ginger raita looks very inviting preethi. the creaminess from the cashew yogurt sings its way thru the dish! yummy