Can you imagine the Greek gods devouring a plate of samosa? Well, now you can enjoy our Spanakopita recipe with this lush Tzatziki dip. 

This traditional Mediterranean recipe combines the flakiness of phyllo sheets with the creaminess of ricotta and the heartiness of spinach.

Cook time: 30 minutes | Serves 6

Ingredients:
➤ 150 gms Spinach
➤ 50 gms Kale
➤1 medium-sized White Onion
➤ 1 sprig of Basil
➤ 4 cloves of Garlic
➤ Oregano (to taste)
➤ 50 gms Feta
➤ 50 gms cup Ricotta
➤ Salt (to taste)
➤ Pepper (to taste)
➤ Thyme (to taste)
➤ Olive Oil
➤ 4 Filo Pastry/ Spring Roll Sheets
➤ 1 cup Greek Yoghurt
➤ a handful of Dill
➤ 1 Lemon (juiced)
➤ Butter (melted, for brushing)
➤ 1 small Cucumber

Preparation:
➤ Chop the spinach and kale.
➤ Mince your garlic & juice your lemon.
➤ Grate the cucumbers after removing the bitter ends.
➤ Gently squeeze out the water by placing it in a towel.
➤ Melt some butter and keep it aside for brushing.
➤ Pre-heat your oven to 200°C.

To make the Spinach & Cheese filling:
➤ Take a large saucepan and heat some oil over medium heat. 
➤ Add in the chopped onion and garlic and fry it till it softens. 
➤ Add in the chopped spinach and kale and cook it till the moisture has evaporated.
➤ Give this one final chop after taking it off the flame.
➤ Add this mixture to a bowl with the ricotta, feta, and herbs. 
➤ Give it a good mix with a whip until it all comes together.

To make the Spinach & Cheese Triangles:
➤ Lay 1 sheet of pastry on a chopping board and brush with some melted butter. 
➤ Place the second sheet directly over this. Cut this lengthwise into 3 equal strips.
➤ Place 1 heaped tablespoon of the filling into the bottom corner. 
➤ Fold it to make a triangle and once again to make another triangle. 
➤ Place these triangles on an oiled tray and brush them with some olive oil. 
➤ Preheat the oven to 180°C for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. 
➤ Place these on a wire rack to allow both sides to crisp up.

To make the Tzatziki:
➤ In a bowl, mix together the cucumber, yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint.
➤ Refrigerate for 30 minutes & drizzle with some olive oil & garnish with some freshly chopped dill.