Desi Nachos
These "Desi" vegan nachos are full of unexpected Indian inspired flavors, crunch and color. This recipe has 3 parts: quick masala chickpeas, royal slaw and vegan avocado cream. They are different, delicious and easy to make for a party, game night or any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, dinner, sides, Snack
Cuisine Asian, california, fusion, Indian, vegan
Servings 8
Calories 474 kcal
For Quick Masala Chickpeas
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp tumeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp coriander
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- ½ tsp salt and pepper
For Royal Slaw
- 3 cups cabbage shredded
- 2 tbsp red onion sliced thin
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 tbsp cilantro chopped
For Vegan Avocado Cream
- 2 avocado peeled
- 1 cup vegan sour cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp cilantro
For Nacho
- 1 bag Tortilla Chips any kind you like
For Quick Masala Chickpeas
In a deep sauté pan heat oil over medium heat then add garlic, onion and ginger and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add cumin seeds, turmeric, garam masala, coriander and cook for 3 minutes stirring often.
Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes to caramelize.
Add water, chickpeas, salt, pepper and pepper flakes and bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes until sauce has thickened.
Serve over chips or rice or anywhere else you like.
For Royal Slaw
In a medium bowl add the cabbage, onions, cilantro, lemon and salt. Mix well and reserve until last step
For the Vegan Avocado Cream
In a medium bowl add the avocado and mash.
Then add the vegan sour cream, lemon, salt and chopped cilantro
Mix well and add water to thin to desired consistency. It needs to be pourable.
Make Nachos
Place chips on a large sheet pan or platter. Layer with Masala Chickpeas, Royal Slaw and Vegan Avocado Cream.
Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 466mgPotassium: 631mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chick peas, chickpeas, crispy, crunchy, Kid Approved, nachos, plant-based, snacks, vegan