recipe
Olive oil 2 tbs
Olive oil (extra virgin) 1 tbs
Quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup
Salt 1 tsp or to taste
Black pepper (crushed) 1 tsp
Dried oregano 1 tsp
Cumin powder ½ tsp
Paprika powder 1 tsp
Lemon juice 2 tbs
Chicken (boneless cubes) 250g
Yoghurt 250g
Garlic (crushed) 1 tsp
Fresh coriander (chopped) 2 tbs
Mint leaves (chopped) 1 tbs
Cucumber (grated and squeezed) 1
Mustard paste ½ tbs
Apple cider vinegar 1 tbs
Dried basil ½ tsp
Cucumber (cubes) 1 cup
Black olives (sliced) ¼ cup
Tomatoes (cubes) 3 medium
Onion (cubes) 1 medium
Feta cheese (crumbled) ¼ cup
* In a pot, add olive oil, quinoa and sauté for a minute.
* Add water, salt, black pepper crushed, mix well and bring it to boil, cover partially on medium flame and cook until water is absorbed (10-12 minutes).
* Let it cool.
* In a bowl, add dried oregano, cumin powder, salt, paprika powder, black pepper crushed, lemon juice and mix well.
* Add chicken and mix well, cover and marinate for 15 minutes.
* In a frying pan, add olive oil and cook marinated chicken until golden brown and set aside.
* In a bowl, add yoghurt, garlic, black pepper crushed, salt, lemon juice, fresh coriander, mint leaves, cucumber (squeeze out excess water) and mix well. Tzatziki sauce is ready!
* In a bowl, add mustard paste, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, black pepper crushed, salt, dried oregano, dried basil and mix well.
* Add cucumber, black olives, tomatoes, onion and mix well.
* Add feta cheese and give it a good mix.
* On a serving dish, add quinoa, Greek salad, prepared chicken and tzatziki sauce.
* Garnish with fresh coriander and serve!
Courtesy: Food Fusion Recipe by Seema Hanif