"I often make rajma simply to make rajma nachos. The stewy, almost jammy kidney beans make for a spectacular nacho base, especially when you need to switch it up from the usual rotation of black beans or ground beef. The toppings on these nachos are pretty standard - lots of cheddar cheese (please shred your own rather than buy the pre-shredded stuff), diced onion, avocado, and pickled jalapeños - plus two types of chutney and a chaat masala - spiked yogurt sauce (they are Indian nachos after all)."
- Khushbu Shah
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This rajma recipe comes from Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora by Khushbu Shah.
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How to Make Fully-Loaded Nachos
Ingredients
- tortilla chips
- rajma - you won't stop finding ways to enjoy this rajma
- cheese - cheddar cheese is the perfect topping for your nachos. Shred it yourself for the best results
- onion - grab your favorite type of onion
- jalapeño - the pre-sliced jalapeño will save you some time and effort
- avocado - organic or not, you can't go wrong with avocado for your fully-loaded nachos
- yogurt - plain full-fat yogurt is recommended for these fully-loaded nachos
- water
- chaat masala - make your own chaat masala with Kesari Amchur, Black Salt, Cumin, Coriander, Salt, Fennel, Hing, Jaggery, Dried Mint, Sumac or try this chaat masala blend
- tamarind chutney - store-bought or homemade will work
- cilantro-mint chutney - store-bought or homemade will work
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Equipment
- Apron
- Prep Bowls
- Butcher Block
- Child-Friendly Knife
- Box Grater
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Aluminum Foil
Prep the Onion, Jalapeño, & Avocado
Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a child-friendly knife and cutting board to slice the onion, jalapeño, and avocado.
Line a Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add the Chips, Rajma, and Cheese
Add the chips on top of the tray. Use a spoon to layer the rajma on top. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake the nachos for 5 to 8 minutes.
Mix Up the Yogurt, Water, & Chaat Masala
Use a measuring cup to measure the water and add it to the bowl. Use a measuring spoon to measure out the chaat masala needed and add it to the bowl. Scoop the yogurt into the bowl and mix it all together.
Drizzle the Yogurt Mixture Over the Nachos
Use a spoon to drizzle the yogurt mixture over the nachos.
Top the Nachos with the Chutneys
Drizzle the chutneys over the nachos using a spoon.
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Fully-Loaded Rajma Nachos
These fully-loaded nachos are made with homemade rajma and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Fully-Loaded Nachos from Amrikan
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 16 oz tortilla chips
- 1 ½ cups rajma
- 1 lb cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ white onion small, diced
- 12 to 15 pickled jalapeño slices
- ½ avocado diced
- ⅓ cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 2 teaspoon water
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- ⅓ cup tamarind chutney
- ⅓ cup cilantro-mint chutney
Instructions
- Prep the Onion, Jalapeño, & Avocado: Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a child-friendly knife and cutting board to slice the onion, jalapeño, and avocado.
- Line a Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the Chips, Rajma, and Cheese: Add the chips on top of the tray. Use a spoon to layer the rajma on top. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake the nachos for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Mix Up the Yogurt, Water, & Chaat Masala: Use a measuring cup to measure the water and add it to the bowl. Use a measuring spoon to measure out the chaat masala needed and add it to the bowl. Scoop the yogurt into the bowl and mix it all together.
- Drizzle the Yogurt Mixture Over the Nachos: Use a spoon to drizzle the yogurt mixture over the nachos.
- Top the Nachos with the Chutneys: Drizzle the chutneys over the nachos using a spoon.
Notes
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/fully-loaded-nachos
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