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    Home » Condiments

    Mixed Vegetable Raita

    Published: Sep 2, 2022 · Modified: Sep 11, 2022 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

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    This easy refreshing mixed raita is the perfect accompaniment to any curry you can think of! You can switch up the vegetables in it to your own taste, and then be sure to add a dollop to any curry, biryani or a dip for pakora!

    A little bowl of mixed vegetable raita ready for a curry! this recipe

    The raita that we're mostly familiar with in the UK is cucumber raita, however, and this is controversial, I'm not a fan of cucumber, but I do like the cooling, tangy savoury yoghurt to add to my curries. So mixed veggie raita for me is so much more delicious and just as easy to make.

    This delicious and easy vegan version of standard raita pairs really well with any curry, including my newest favourite Courgette Curry with Chickpeas and this older classic Easy Creamy Tomato Dhal. It's also great to dip pakora or bhagi into!

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    • 🥒Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳Instructions
    • 🌿Substitutions & Variations
    • 🥫Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe

    🥒Ingredients

    You can switch up the veggies in this raita, just be sure that they are fresh and crunchy!

    Veggies and yoghurt laid out ready to make raita.
    • Good Quality Plain Unsweetened Yoghurt: I use a vegan 'greek style' yoghurt to make mine as I like how thick and creamy it is. Be sure that the one you use is plain and has no sugar! You don't want sweet raita!
    • Lemon Juice- for extra tang.
    • Cumin- a little bit of freshly ground cumin adds to the overall flavour.
    • Salt- flaky sea salt is best, add to taste.
    • Mint or coriander- fresh herbs add to the overall flavour too. Choose your favourite.
    • Various Crunchy Veggies: Pick and choose the ones you like best! Make sure they are crunchy for added texture and deliciousness - for example:
      • Red or Green Pepper
      • Green Onion
      • Cucumber
      • Carrot

    See recipe card for quantities.

    👩‍🍳Instructions

    The method for making this mixed vegetable raita couldn't be easier, just chop and mix!

    Finely chopping up the veggies.

    Finely chop all the vegetables into small dices. If using cucumber, de-seed it too.

    Mix all the veggies in a bowl.

    Mix all the vegetables and herbs into a bowl.

    All the veggies and yoghurt in a bowl mixed up.

    Add the yoghurt, lemon juice, salt and cumin and mix well.

    A little bowl of mixed vegetable raita ready for a curry!

    Serve in a little bowl over curries or as a dip for pakora.

    Hint: Taste as you go, to ensure that you get the perfect balance of salty tangy yoghurt and crunchy veggies.

    🌿Substitutions & Variations

    This mixed raita is a flexible recipe you can tailor to your own tastes, here are some ideas below:

    1. Dairy- I make this raita with vegan yoghurt to keep it dairy free. Choose your favourite thick yoghurt, but be sure that it is not sweetended.
    2. Other veggies: Experiment with veggies such as corn, de-seeded tomatoes or red onions.

    🥫Storage

    This mixed raita will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. It does not freeze well.

    Top tip

    If you're using a veggie that has a higher water content such as cucumber or tomatoes, de-seed them first to remove the juicier parts. That way you won't end up with a watery raita.

    Serving some raita over a curry.

    FAQ

    My Raita is sweet? Help!

    Make sure to use unsweetened and unflavoured yoghurt! Vanilla flavoured raita is not the flavour we are looking for.

    Why is my raita watery?

    Make sure to use a thick yoghurt and to remove any seeds or watery parts of the veggies you are using.

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    Love & Vegan Yummies,

    Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

    📖 Recipe

    MIxed Veggie Raita ready to eat.

    Mixed Vegetable Raita

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    A lovely alternative to the better known cucumber raita. Refreshing and cooling to add to a curry.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6
    Calories 31 kcal

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 250 ml (1 cups) vegan yoghurt
    • 2 tbs lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder (freshly ground is best)
    • 2 tablespoon chopped mint and/or coriander
    • 2 teaspoon flakey sea salt
    • 1 small cucumber
    • 3 green onions (you can also use red onion)
    • ½ red bell pepper

    Instructions

    • Finely dice all the vegetables, removing the seeds and insides of the cucumber.
      1 small cucumber, 3 green onions, ½ red bell pepper
    • Mix together with the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, salt and herbs.
      250 ml vegan yoghurt, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, 2 tablespoon chopped mint and/or coriander, 2 teaspoon flakey sea salt, 2 tbs lemon juice
    • Mix well and taste. Serve immedieatly.

    Notes

    Recipe Hints:
    • Taste as you go, to ensure that you get the perfect balance of salty tangy yoghurt and crunchy veggies.
    • If you're using a veggie that has a higher water content such as cucumber or tomatoes, de-seed them first to remove the juicier parts. That way you won't end up with a watery raita.
    STORAGE:
    This mixed raita will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. It does not freeze well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 849mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 0.3mg
    Keyword curry, dip, raita, vegan yoghurt
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