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Chana Masala Cheese Fries

4.8

(18)

Chana masala sweet potato fries on a baking sheet.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

Spicy, tangy, oh-so-melty-and-ooey-gooey—these chana masala fries hit on all levels. This particular spin on chana masala leans toward vegetarian chili, with a heavy dose of tomatoes and a kick from both Kashmiri chili powder and a couple serrano chiles. Some of the chickpeas are mashed part way through cooking to achieve a thick, spoonable texture akin to Cincinnati-style chili (read: not chunky or watery). Quick tip: If you’re strapped for time, feel free to use store-bought sweet potato fries! (I’ve used the crisscut fries to great avail.)

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