5 easy nacho recipes with an Indian twist | The ultimate party snack for 2025
Crunchy chips, melty cheese, and a hint of desi flair, that’s nacho heaven! Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself, these five recipes bring Mexican vibes with Indian soul. Easy, cheesy, and full of local flavour.
Whether you are hosting a movie night, weekend gathering, or just spoiling yourself, nachos are comfort food at its most fun; crunchy chips, gooey cheese, and toppings begging to be shared.
These five recipes can be easily adapted to an Indian kitchen, swapping a few ingredients to keep things local and delicious.
5 Nacho recipes that taste better with an Indian twist
1. Sheet Pan Nachos
A simple tray-bake version: spread chips on a baking sheet, layer generously with cheese and your choice of toppings, then bake until melty.
Indian twist: Use sturdy multigrain chips or nacho‐style nachos, layer with grated cheddar or processed cheese, add corn kernels, finely chopped green chillies, and top with a drizzle of mint‐coriander chutney after baking for a fresh
2. Holy Guacamole Nachos
This version puts smoky chipotle guacamole and cheese front and centre.
Indian twist: Mash avocado with some lime, chopped onion, tomato, coriander, plus a touch of smoked paprika (or Kashmiri red chilli powder) instead of chipotle. Layer over chips, then sprinkle with grated paneer lightly sautéed in butter
3. Three-Cheese Queso Nachos
For those who love cheese: this recipe mixes Monterey Jack, white American and goat cheese, with even pickled onions and jalapenos.
Indian twist: Use a mix of grated cheddar, mozzarella and paneer. Make quick-pickled onions with vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt. Add finely chopped green chillies for heat. Bake till gooey and serve warm.
4. Cheesy Nachos with Fried Eggs and Giardiniera (pickled vegetable mix)
This one becomes a hearty all-day snack: nachos topped with fried eggs and pickled vegetable mix (giardiniera).
Indian twist: After baking the chips and cheese, top with sunny-side-up eggs and a mix of pickled peppers and carrots (you can make Indian style quick achar with carrots & chillies). Finish with coriander leaves and serve immediately.
5. Gochujang Chilli-Cheese Nachos
A bolder, fusion take: beef chilli spiced with gochujang, chipotle, and then after the chips, chilli and cotija cheese finish it off.
Indian twist: Swap beef for minced lamb or soya granules cooked with Indian spices (cumin, coriander, garam masala) and a spoon of red chilli-garlic paste for heat. Drizzle sour cream mixed with a little red chilli paste over the baked nachos, and top with chopped green chillies and coriander.
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