Chatpata Loaded Nachos
This Indian-style Chatpata Loaded Nachos features a cheesy-gooey texture with the goodness of crispy vegetables and flavorful spices. This new take on nachos draws inspiration from Indian chaat, with spicy masala and tangy chutneys. Be it a lazy evening snack or a light meal, this Indian twist on the beloved classic is a must-have.
Ingredients
Nachos:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup cheese , shredded
- 1/4 cup carrots , julienne
- 1/4 cup purple cabbage , shredded
- 2 tbsp green mango , shredded
- 1/4 cup corn
- 1/4 cup olives , sliced
- 2 tbsp jalapenos , sliced
Spicy Potato Masala:
- 3 medium potatoes , boiled and finely chopped
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cilantro , finely chopped
- salt , to taste
Spicy Chickpeas:
- 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) , boiled or canned and drained
- 2 tbsp onions , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomatoes , finely chopped
- 1 tbsp mint cilantro chutney
- 1 tbsp tamarind chutney
- 2 tsp chili garlic chutney
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- carrots , shredded
- onions , finely chopped
- tomatoes , finely chopped
- jalapenos , sliced
- cilantro , finely chopped
- microgreens
- 1/4 cup yogurt , thickly beaten
- chaat masala
- mint cilantro chutney
- tamarind chutney
- chili garlic chutney
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. This is important to maintain the crispness of the tortilla chips, otherwise they will get soggy due to the toppings while you bake them.
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Make the spicy potato masala by mixing together all of the ingredients . Ensure that you mix the spices really well.
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Now prepare the spicy chickpeas by mixing together all the ingredients.
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On the baking tray, spread a layer of tortilla chips, and spread the spicy potato masala that you just prepared. Then add a layer of spicy chickpeas.
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After that, sprinkle on half of the cheese followed by your carrots, purple cabbage, green mango, corn, olives, jalapeños or any veggies of your choice . Top these veggies with another layer of the remaining cheese.
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Now, bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts
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Once ready, garnish with some fresh veggies, drizzle on your yogurt and chutneys, and sprinkle some chaat masala. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- To make chili-garlic chutney at home, grind 1/4 cup peeled garlic, 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder, 2 tsp lemon juice. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tsp bhujiya with some water.