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Indian "nachos"

On a trip to Seattle last year, we feasted at a casual street food Indian-themed place, Spicewalla . We were a large group and we ordered one of everything. My favorite was papdi chaat , which they billed as "Indian nachos." These were pita-like chips topped with spiced chickpeas and a variety of chutneys. If you’ve followed my blog, you know my love for middle eastern "nachos ," so this dish was right up my alley. Inspired by our feast, I decided to create my own version at home using what I had on hand. This dish is incredibly versatile and a fantastic way to repurpose any leftover Indian food.  Here are ideas for building your own: Pita chips : Similar to the wheat-based papdi chips Spicewalla used, crumbled up pita chips make a great crunchy base layer.   Something saucy : Add a generous ladle of a saucy curry dish like chana masala or " chicken" tikka masala .   Yogurt sauce : I make a cilantro lime yogurt sauce by blending 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2...

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