Indian Chaat-Inspired Potato Chip Salad

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 medium limes, juiced
2 teaspoons tamarind paste, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 cup water, or as needed
12 cups kettle-cooked potato chips
1/2 cup thinly sliced jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 cup sliced cooked purple potatoes
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 medium limes, halved

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 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.
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.
4 Squeeze lime juice from halves over top and enjoy!