Vegan Beetroot Raita
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and refreshing Vegan Beetroot Raita, a delightful plant-based twist on the classic Indian side dish. This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of grated beetroot with the creamy tang of vegan yogurt, infused with fragrant cumin seeds and zesty lemon juice for a burst of flavor in every bite. Fresh cucumber, cilantro, and mint add cooling, herbaceous notes, while a hint of green chili provides a gentle kick of spice. Perfectly balanced with black salt and regular salt, this nutrient-packed side dish is not only visually stunning with its vivid pink hue but also incredibly versatile. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus refrigeration), this raita is the perfect chilled accompaniment to spicy curries, biryanis, or even as a dip with crispy flatbreads.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Beetroot
- 1.5 cups Vegan yogurt
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Mint leaves
- 1 small Green chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Peel the beetroot and grate it using a box grater.
Step 2
Peel and finely chop the cucumber. Finely chop the cilantro and mint leaves. De-seed and chop the green chili.
Step 3
In a dry pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté until they start to splutter and release their aroma, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated beetroot, chopped cucumber, green chili, cilantro, and mint.
Step 5
Add the vegan yogurt to the bowl. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 6
Season the mixture with black salt, regular salt, and lemon juice. Stir once more to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
Step 7
Pour the tempered cumin seeds along with the oil into the beetroot-yogurt mixture. Mix well.
Step 8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the raita for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Step 9
Serve chilled as a side dish with your favorite Indian meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (707.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 542.3 |
| Total Fat 24.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1841.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.0g | |
| Protein 14.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 456.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1375.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories