By cooking.nytimes.com

Indian-ish Nachos With Cheddar, Black Beans and Chutney

Ingredients

6 servings

1 bunchfresh cilantro

large, leaves and tender stems roughly chopped

1Indian green chile

small, or serrano chile, stem removed and roughly chopped

2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice

from 1, plus more as needed

¼ teaspoongranulated sugar

¾ teaspoonkosher salt

plus more as needed

1 x 15 ouncecan black beans

rinsed and drained

kosher salt

1 x 8 ouncewhite corn tortilla chips

bag, preferably unsalted

1red onion

medium, finely chopped

2Roma tomatoes

medium, cored and finely chopped

1 poundshredded sharp Cheddar cheese

¼ cuptamarind sauce

store-bought, or 1/4 cup date syrup or maple syrup whisked with 1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ cupghee

or olive oil

2 tablespoonscumin seeds

red chile powder

such as ground cayenne

Greek yogurt

for serving, optional

Instructions