Description
A meatless gyro with tzatziki can be just as satisfying when made with paneer cheese. Toss in a beautiful blend of spices for a flavorful, vegetarian wrap.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat tortillas or rotis- 4 large
- Lettuce leaves- 4-6
- Onion- 1 med, thinly sliced
- Tomato- 1 large, chopped fine
- Cucumber- 1med, thinly sliced
- Tzatziki- 1 cup
- Cottage cheese- 200gms, cubed
- Greek style seasoning- 3/4tsp (recipe follows)
- Garlic- 2 cloves, crushed
- Vinegar- 1tsp
- Olive oil- 1tbsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the seasoning blend:
- Paprika powder- 3/4tbsp
- Cinnamon powder- a pinch
- Nutmeg powder- a pinch
- Onion powder- 1/2tbsp
- Cumin powder- 1/4tsp
- Mixed herbs- 1/2tsp
- Salt- 1/2tsp
- Freshly ground black Pepper- 1tsp
Instructions
Seasoning Blend
- Combine all the ingredients and blend them in a blender or spice grinder to a fine powder and store in an air tight container.
- Place the cottage cheese in a bowl, and sprinkle half a table spoon of the seasoning mix, crushed garlic, vinegar and olive oil. Mix well set aside for an hour.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat till a little dry. Remove from heat and set aside.
Gyros
- Heat the tortillas or rotis slightly on a hot girdle and place it on a work surface. Place a lettuce leaf in the center of the tortillas and place 3-4 slices of cucumber on the lettuce.
- Put some sliced onions, chopped tomatoes and sprinkle some slat and pepper.
- Spoon a table spoon of cottage cheese mixture over the sale and top it with tzatziki.
- Roll up the tortilla into a cone and secure it with a tooth pick.
- Serve immediately with tzatziki on the side
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Greek, Vegetarian