National Nachos Day 2024: Quick and easy recipe for loaded nachos that you'll want to have everyday!

National Nachos Day 2024: Did you know there is a special day dedicated to your favourite crunchy snack? Yes, that's right! National Nachos Day is observed every year on November 6 to celebrate the delicious go-to snack for almost every house party or get-together. While a great quick snacking option for evenings, nachos can be enjoyed at any time of the day with some fresh guacamole or salsa and are also a delicious side dish option for tacos or quesadilla or literally anything Mexican.?

National Nachos Day 2024:?History and significance

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The origin of nachos can be traced back to?Piedras Negras, a city across the border of USA's Texas in Mexico. According to tales, back in 1943, the wives of American soldiers who were stationed nearby came to visit a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that was owned by?Ignacio Nacho Anaya. Due to the late hour and lack of ingredients, he made a quick and experimental meal by baking tortillas topped with shredded cheese and jalapeno peppers. He then named the "Nacho’s Especiales", and the rest is history!

What makes nachos the best snack ever?

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Nachos are cheesy, crunchy, spicy (if you want) and always delicious! Whether you are throwing a party or looking for something quick and filling, they are the perfect snack for every occasion! The mouth-watering nachos offer the optimum crunch for when you are bingeing while watching movies or for an indulgent late-night snack. An absolute favourite for all, nachos act as the quintessential vessel for the many dips you can have with it like guacamole, Pico de Gallo or a smoked cheesy one. Nachos are also a go-to for most because of their versatility.

Easy recipe for loaded nachos

Ingredients??

1 200g packet of nachos?

2 tbsp mayonnaise

Fresh coriander leaves

For pickled chillies:

? cup vinegar?

3-4 green chillies (chopped)

A pinch of salt

For Picco de Gallo:

2 medium tomatoes (finely?chopped)

1 medium onion(finely?chopped)??

3 tbsp tomato ketchup

2 fresh green chillies (finely chopped/sliced)

2 tbsp coriander leaves?

? small lemon juice (freshly squeezed)?

? cup corn kernels (boiled)? ?

1 tsp salt

For cheese sauce:

2 tbsp butter?

? tsp turmeric powder?

300 ml milk?

? cup cheese (grated)

2 tbsp corn-starch slurry?

1 ? tsp chilli oil (optional)

For nacho spice:?

1 tbsp cumin seeds?

2 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp red chilli powder

? tsp dried mango powder?

1 tsp dried oregano??

Instructions

1. To make the pickled chillies, add chopped green chillies and vinegar and keep them aside for at least 10-15 minutes.
2. For Pico de Gallo or fresh salsa, add chopped tomatoes, onion, green chillies, corn kernels, green chillies, tomato ketchup, lemon juice and salt to a small bowl and mix everything well to combine. Keep it aside for further use.
3. For nacho spice, in a pan add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, salt and dry roast then for a couple of minutes. Take it off the heat and add red chilli powder, dried oregano and dried mango powder, and mix everything up. Add all the spices to a grinder jar and grind the mix until a powder is formed.
4. To make the cheese sauce, add butter, and turmeric powder and sauté for a couple of minutes then add milk, and cheese and mix everything together until the cheese is melted. Then add the corn-starch slurry and cook until semi-thick. Once the mixture has thickened, add the chilli oil and strain it properly.
5. For assembling the nachos, take a serving plate and start layering. First place the nachos, then add some Pico de Gallo, grated cheese and mayonnaise. Sprinkle the nacho spice and top it off with the cheese sauce and pickled chillies.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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