Homemade Nachos

Ingredients

• 1 cupMaida
• 1/4 cupMakki ka atta (corn flour) or besan
• 1 tspRed chilli powder
• 1/2 tspCoriander (dhaniya) powder
• a pinchTurmeric (haldi)
• 1/2 tspSalt
• 1/4 tspBlack pepper
• as neededWater
• for fryingOil

Method

1. 1

   Combine all dry ingredients. Add water gradually and knead a stiff smooth dough — like for puri.

2. 2

   Cover and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Divide into 4 balls. Roll each thin (2 mm thick) into a large round.

4. 4

   Cut into triangular wedges. Prick each lightly with a fork (prevents puffing during fry).

5. 5

   Deep-fry in medium-hot oil till crisp and pale golden — they crisp further as they cool.

6. 6

   Drain on paper. Serve with salsa, sour cream and cheese dip.