Golden, crispy sunchokes sit atop a vibrant mix of red onions, green cilantro, and white yogurt, with dark mustard seeds speckled throughout. A couple of well-grilled Tandoori masala naan rest alongside this vivacious medley, their charred edges creating a beautiful contrast.

Indian-inspired Sunchoke Chaat and Tandoori Masala Naan

Name: Indian-inspired Sunchoke Chaat and Tandoori Masala Naan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Sunchoke, 8 ounces scrubbed clean and sliced into thin rounds; Virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; Mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon None; Cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon None; Green chilli, 1 finely chopped; Red onion, 1 medium finely chopped; Lemon, 1 juiced; Greek yogurt, 1 cup None; Cilantro leaves, 1 cup finely chopped; Naan bread, 2 store-bought or homemade; Tandoori Masala, 2 teaspoons None; Salt, to taste None; Black pepper, to taste None

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 24, 2026

This creative brunch recipe perfectly encapsulates the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine, complimented by the mellow, nutty taste of in-season sunchokes. Spices like mustard seeds and cumin blend harmoniously with the distinctive flavor offered by sunchokes, making them the star of this delectable dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Sunchoke - 8 ounces - scrubbed clean and sliced into thin rounds
Virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Green chilli - 1 - finely chopped
Red onion - 1 medium - finely chopped
Lemon - 1 - juiced
Greek yogurt - 1 cup
Cilantro leaves - 1 cup - finely chopped
Naan bread - 2 - store-bought or homemade
Tandoori masala - 2 teaspoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🥔🔥

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the 8 ounces of scrubbed, sliced sunchokes in 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet and roast for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Step 2 - 🍳🌶️🍛

In a large pan, dry roast 1 teaspoon of mustard and cumin seeds until they release their aroma. Then add 1 finely chopped green chili and 1 finely chopped medium red onion. Cook until onions are translucent.
Step 3 - 🥔🥘🍋

Add roasted sunchokes to the pan, mix well with the seeds, chili, and onion. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon and give it a good stir.
Step 4 - 🍳🍞🔥

On a heated flat pan or griddle, toast your 2 pieces of naan with a bit of oil. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Tandoori masala on one side, and cook until char marks appear.
Step 5 - 🍽️🍛🥄

Plate the sunchoke chaat. Spoon a generous putt of 1 cup of Greek yogurt on top and garnish with 1 cup of finely chopped cilantro leaves.
Step 6 - 🍽️🍞😋

Serve the sunchoke chaat with the warm Tandoori Masala naan on the side.

Additional

Try experimenting with different types of Indian breads. If you have experience making your own naan, feel free to replace store-bought naan with a homemade variant for an even more personal touch. This dish also serves as a great conversation starter during brunch gatherings, as sunchokes are not commonly used in traditional Indian cuisine!