Indian Chaat-Inspired Potato Chip Salad

Chef John's Indian chaat-inspired potato chip salad is reminiscent of nachos, making it a perfect appetizer for a party.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 585 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 medium limes, juiced
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup water, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons tamarind paste, or to taste
• 12 cups kettle-cooked potato chips
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced jalapeno pepper
• 1 cup sliced cooked purple potatoes
• 2 medium limes, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine yogurt, lime juice, tamarind paste, garam masala, cumin, hot sauce, and sugar in a bowl with a whisk until combined. Taste and adjust as needed; mix in water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Layer chips, jalapeno, bell pepper, red and green onions, potatoes, mint, cilantro, and yogurt sauce as desired for individual portions, or this can be served salad bar-style and everyone can make their own plate.

Step 4

Squeeze lime juice from halves over top and enjoy!