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Desi Nachos

Desi Nachos

  • 35 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Easy Nacho, Home Made Nachos, Nachos · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Snacks & Starters

Desi nachos of roasted masala papad topped with pressure-cooked rajma, raw mango and chaat masala. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

4 people
  • Rajma, Soaked½ cup
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Tomato, Finely Chopped1
  • Raw Mango, Finely Chopped1/3 cup
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Cucumber, Finely Chopped1
  • Cumin Powder1 tsp
  • Chaat Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Masala Papad8
  • Lemon½

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy129kcal516kcal
Protein7.7g31g
Carbohydrate25g98g
Fat0.6g2.4g
Fibre8.4g34g
Sugar3.9g16g

Method

  1. 1

    In a pressure cooker add your soaked kidney beans , 1 tsp of salt and pressure cook for 6 whistles or until soft.

    RajmaSalt

  2. 2

    In a bowl add your cut vegetables , cooked beans, salt cumin powder, chaat masala and red chilli powder. Mix well.

    OnionTomatoRaw MangoGreen ChilliCucumberSaltCumin PowderChaat Masala PowderRed Chilli Powder

  3. 3

    Cut the masala papad into 8 equal Nacho sized triangles. Using a tong, place the cut papad on the flame, flipping continuously until fully cooked. You can also place the papad on a pan over high heat and let cook on each side, flipping continuously . Serve the papad nachos with your desi salad, garnishing with a wedge of lemon. Enjoy :)

    Masala PapadLemon

Before you start

How long does Desi Nachos take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Desi Nachos serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Desi Nachos vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Desi Nachos spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Desi Nachos?
8 Masala Papad, ½ cup Rajma, 1/3 cup Raw Mango, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 Cucumber, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Desi Nachos?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Desi Nachos?
About 129 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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