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Jackfruit Gyros

Jackfruit Gyros.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cans Raw Young Jackfruit(Frozen will also do )
  • 1 Medium Onion(Cut into fine slices)
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic(chopped into fine slices)
  • 1 Tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander+Cumin Powder
  • 1 Tsp Dry Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 4 Tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • Salt according to the taste
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado oil/Olive Oil
For Salad and accompaniments
  • ½ Cup Chopped Cucumber Sticks
  • ½ Cup Cherry Tomato(Cut into halves)
  • ¼ Cup Radish
  • 4-6 Leaves of Butternut Lettuce
  • 1 Cup Greek Yoghurt/Tzatziki.
  • 4 Lemon /Lime Wedges.

Method
 

  1. Open both the Cans and remove all the water.Rinse Jackfruit with fresh water .
  2. Cut each Jackfruit slice into 2-3 slices length wise.Keep it aside.
  3. Take a pan.Heat it .
  4. Add oil to it .
  5. Add Garlic .Saute it till it looks pink.
  6. Add onion to it and Saute it for 2-3 minute or till it looks translucent in colour.
  7. Add Coriander-Cumin Powder ,Oregano ,red pepper flakes .Ginger Paste and Garam Masala to it .Saute it on low to medium flame for 1 minute.
  8. Add Tomato Puree to it .Mix it with other spices.
  9. Add Soy Sauce and Brown sugar to it .Saute it for 1-2 minutes .
  10. Add Jackfruit slices to it and saute it .
  11. Saute it for 3-4 minutes.Cover it with a lid and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  12. Add salt to it (Since we have used soy sauce ,you need to use less amount . Don't use without tasting.
  13. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  14. Line a baking tray with Parchment Paper.
  15. Place all the Jackfruit mixture in one layer .
  16. Bake it for 8-10 minutes till it looks little caramelised.It depends on your choice .Some prefer it some don't . Keep an eye on the Jackfruit while baking .
  17. Your Spicy Jackfruit filling is ready for zyros.
How to assemble Jackfruit Gyros
  1. Place a Pita or Naan in a plate.
  2. Spread Greek Yogurt dip or Tzatziki on its surface.
  3. Assemble lettuce ,tomato ,cucumber,And Radish.
  4. Sprinkle some lime juice on it .
  5. Fold it like a wrap /Sandwich.
  6. Enjoy.
For Vegan option use Coconut Yogurt .
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