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Indian-Style Nachos with Warm Spices and Tamarind Chutney

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Alex Lau

Indian grocers sell prepared tamarind chutney, which you can easily substitute for the homemade version here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 Servings

Ingredients

Spicy Chickpeas and Potatoes

1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed
1 russet potato, peeled, cut into ½” pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Tamarind Chutney

½ cup tamarind concentrate
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Ingredient Info

Tamarind concentrate, a dark, seedless paste with a tart-sweet flavor, is available at Indian, Middle Eastern, and some Asian markets.

Chips and Assembly

½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
6 ounces restaurant-style tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup fresh mint leaves
Indian hot pepper or cayenne (optional; for serving)

Preparation

  1. Spicy Chickpeas and Potatoes

    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°. Toss chickpeas, potato, olive oil, garam masala, and cayenne on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing once, until potato is tender and chickpeas are golden and crunchy, 20–25 minutes. (Keep oven on; you’ll use it for baking nachos.)

  2. Tamarind Chutney

    Step 2

    Combine tamarind concentrate, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, ginger, and ¼ cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

  3. Chips and Assembly

    Step 3

    Whisk together yogurt, lime juice, granulated sugar, and a couple tablespoons water—just enough to thin the yogurt to a good consistency for drizzling. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Arrange half of chips on a 9½-by-13” foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Top with half of chickpea mixture, then half of each cheese. Repeat layering with remaining chips, chickpeas, and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 5 minutes.

    Step 5

    Serve nachos drizzled with tamarind chutney and yogurt sauce and topped with mint leaves and hot pepper, if using.

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