Vegan Vegetable Raita

Vegan Vegetable Raita is a refreshing Indian side dish that combines creamy plant-based yogurt with a medley of crunchy vegetables and fragrant spices. Perfect for cooling down spicy dishes, it adds a burst of flavor and nutrition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Coconut yogurt - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 100 grams, grated
• Tomato - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Carrot - 50 grams, grated
• Red onion - 30 grams, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, add the coconut yogurt and whisk until smooth.
2. Add grated cucumber, chopped tomato, grated carrot, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
3. Stir in the chopped cilantro, cumin powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
4. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Promotes digestive health with probiotics from coconut yogurt.

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