Cucumber Mint Raita - A Refreshing Dip or Cooling Condiment | Vegan Recipe
Hi Friends,
Today’s recipe is a refreshing cucumbermint raita that we presented with the jackfruit
curry a few weeks ago.
Raita is a simple yogurt-based sauce thatcan be served alongside any spicy meal and
very often with Indian food. It makes a coolingcondiment when the meal is a little too spicy
or fiery.
There exists different types of raita butthe most common one is made with grated cucumber
similar to a Greek tzatziki. Instead of cucumber,you could use various other vegetables like
carrot, radish, beetroot or a mixture of these.I am using English cucumbers but other varieties
are also suitable. You may peel the cucumberif you like depending on the variety.
Once grated, squeeze out the excess waterfrom the cucumber and place them aside in
another mixing bowl. You can also squeezethe cucumber in a cheesecloth or nut milk
bag if you prefer. You don’t actually needto remove the water to the last drop but just
some of the excess so that the raita doesn’tturn out too watery.
You can drink the leftover cucumber wateror use it in a smoothie.
Fresh mint leaves add to the cooling effectof this raita but you can also use coriander
leaves or cilantro if you prefer.
For a little twist on the classic raita preparation,I am using balsamic vinegar. This adds a mellow
tartness to the raita rather than the strongacidity that lemons would lend. But you could
use lemon juice instead.
I am adding a pinch of ground cumin and corianderseed powder for a little more flavour. But
these spices are optional depending on theother constituents of the meal.
Instead of yogurt, I am using thick creamycoconut milk. Vegan yogurt may not be readily
available everywhere. So coconut milk alsoworks well. It also adds a subtle sweetness
that helps to douse the fiery flavours inthe meal.
If the coconut milk has solidified, make sureto beat it well into a smooth creamy mixture.
And if you are using vegan yogurt, go forthick greek style yogurt and beat it to a
smooth consistency too.
By the way, you could also make your own coconutmilk at home. I have another video on the
channel where I demonstrated how to do this.You just need to make a thicker milk by increasing
the amount of coconut flakes to water.
Now mix everything together. If you feel youneed a little more coconut milk or yogurt
at this stage, you can add some more to yourliking. Lastly add the salt to taste. If you
are not serving the raita right away, youmay refrigerate it without the salt. Then
add the salt in just before serving.
You can simply use this raita as a dipping sauce with your favourite snacks or other finger food.
As you’ve seen before, this raita workswell with curries in wraps or over rice.
Try our jackfruit curry that we shared a fewweeks ago. These make a delicious combo.
Raita is also a very nice accompaniment witha scrumptious biryani dish. Check the description
for the link to the biryani video and othervideos mentioned.
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