Cucumber Raitha Recipe

Try our Cucumber Raitha and let us know if anyone could tell the difference.

Vellarikkai Pacchadi or Cucumber Raitha is a hugely popular accompaniment to a range of flavoured and spiced rice dishes including pulao, biriyani, and bisi bele bath. This recipe, like all our recipes shows how one can make this delicious raitha without using any dairy.

Try our Cucumber Raitha and let us know if anyone could tell the difference.

Vellarikkai Pacchadi / Cucumber Raitha Recipe

Course: Course 1: Raw or Side Dishes at Lunch & Dinner
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian, South Indian, Tamil
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people

INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2 Cucumber
2. 2 tbsp Cashews
3. 1/2 Green Chili
4. 1 tsp Miso Paste
5. 1/2 Lemon Peeled
6. 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves Chopped, loosely packed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chop cucumber into tiny pieces. Slit green chili along its length.
2. Grind cashews with lemon to a powder in a high powered blender. Add water and grind to a smooth paste. Add miso paste and blend well.
3. Mix cashew cream, slit green chili and chopped cucumber. Garnish with plenty of coriander leaves. Serve fresh!