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Vegetarian Gyros


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  • Author: Nandita Nataraj
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4

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

  1. Combine all the ingredients and blend them in a blender or spice grinder to a fine powder and store in an air tight container.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat till a little dry. Remove from heat and set aside.

Gyros

  1. 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.
  2. Put some sliced onions, chopped tomatoes and sprinkle some slat and pepper.
  3. Spoon a table spoon of cottage cheese mixture over the sale and top it with tzatziki.
  4. Roll up the tortilla into a cone and secure it with a tooth pick.
  5. Serve immediately with tzatziki on the side
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Greek, Vegetarian
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