Lip-Smacking Hip-Shaking Nachos

Background: I love Nachos. What I don't like about it is the cheese sauce, which stays a minute on my lips and forever on my hips. So I set out to find a healthier option to the dish and fused it with the closely resembled Indian version called Chaat. Chaat, an Indian snack, is simply a layer of crunchy chips (made from Chickpea flour) with toppings, yogurt sauce, seasonings and garnishes. The list of items for toppings and garnishes go as far as your imagination can take you. Combine the best of the two worlds (India and Mexico) and voila, you have a lip-smacking hip-shaking good treat.

INGREDIENTS:
1 large bag of flavored corn chips (Doritos Cheesy Nachos flavor or your favorite)
1 small bag of ruffled potato chips (Ruffles or Lays)
1 medium size potato, baked and diced (optional)
1 tomato, diced

1/2 white onion, diced
1 c. chickpea, boiled (canned is okay, but should be well drained)
1 tsp. Chaat Masala or lemon pepper seasoning mix (like Mrs. Dash's)
1 c. plain non-fat yogurt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. chilly powder (for a spicy kick)
2 Tbsp. tamarind chutney or Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. cilantro or mint chutney
1/2 c. sev or any crunchy salad topper

METHOD:

• Place the chips in a layer on the serving platter. Break down the pieces if they are too large.
• Top with the potato chips in the same fashion.
• Just before serving, add the toppings of chickpea, onion, tomato and potato.
• Sprinkle the seasoning (Chaat Masala or your favorite one).
• Add the sugar and the chilly powder (optional) to the yogurt and stir to make a smooth sauce. Add a little cold water if the sauce is too thick and cannot be poured easily.
• Drizzle the yogurt sauce all over the chips and toppings.
• Follow with small dollops of the tamarind chutney (or Worcestershire sauce) and cilantro/mint chutney all over the platter.
• Garnish with some fine crunchy topping (sev in the above picture).
• Serve cold immediately. (A scoop of this tastes like a chip & dip in one).