3 Simple Side Dish For Chapathi/ Roti – Potato Capsicum Curry, Tomato Gravy, Sweet Powder

I wanted to send some side dishes something different from I usually make, for our sweet blogger friend Viki’s event.. So I’ve given three distinct side dish recipes namely Potato capsicum curry, tomato gravy and sweet coconut powder with sugar, fried gram dal that goes very well with chapathi/roti. All these 3 side dishes are very easy and simple to make. Do give a shot !
potato capscium curry
POTATO – CAPSICUM CURRY 

I learnt this from my friend Shalini. Normally I dont make dry curries for chapati.My husband likes to have gravies more than dry curries..So I was a little hesitant to do this. But my friend was telling for a long time.. At last I tried yesterday along with an easy tomato gravy for safer side. But we liked it very much. I will make it more often.Thanks to Shalini.. This can be made in a jiffy.. It took just 20 mins to finish including the cutting part.

Ingredients :

  • Potato – 2 nos (Cut into finger size)
  • Capsicum – 1/2 no (-do-)
  • Big onion – 2 nos
  • Channa masala – 1 tsp (I used a local brand )
  • Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp (optional, I used )
  • Salt – as needed.
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
  • Water – Very little .

Method :

  • Cut the above said veggies and set aside.
  • Heat a kadai with oil and add  mustard seeds.
  • Once it splutters, add the chopped  potato, capsicum & onion.
  • Saute till they are half cooked.
  • Then add the channa masala powder , salt & pepper powder. Mix it well and saute for a minute.
  • Sprinkle little water and cover cook it for 2 mins.
  • Open the lid and mix well (Take care it should not get burnt )
  • Sprinkle some more water if necessary.
  • Cover cook till its done.

Remove & serve hot with chapathi.

EASY TOMATO GRAVY

EASY TOMATO GRAVY

This gravy is my own experimentation. I tried with some combinations & it came out very well. This gravy tastes good not only for chapati but also for idli, dosa.. Hope you all will try and leave a note to me 🙂

Ingredients 

  • Ripe Tomato – 3 nos (I used small ones..Finely chopped )
  • Big onion – 1 no (Slice cut )
  • Salt & water – as needed
  • Oil – 2 tsp

To grind :

  • Coconut – 1 Pointer finger size piece
  • Fried gram dal /Pottukadalai – 1 tsp
  • Green chilly – 1 no (adjust , add more )
  • Cinnamon /Pattai – 1 small stick
  • Cloves – 2 nos
  • Water – as needed.

To Temper :

  • Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
  • Channa dal – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves – a few

To garnish :

  • Coriander leaves – a  few.

Method :

  • Heat a kadai with oil and temper with ingredients given under “to temper “.
  • Then add the onion slices & finely chopped tomato pieces.
  • Saute well till the tomato becomes mushy.
  • Add little water and cover cook till onions get cooked.
  • In the mean time , grind all the ingredients given under “to grind” with water to make it a smooth paste .Set aside
  • Once the onions get cooked , add the ground masala with required water.
  • Add the salt and let the gravy boil for sometime and gets thicken.
  • Finally garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot !!

FRIED GRAM DAL , COCONUT POWDER

FRIED GRAM DAL , COCONUT POWDER 

I learnt this from my MIL. I am sure Kids would love this to have with chapathi & poori. I too prepared this for my kid i.e. My husband ;). People with sweet tooth can surely give this a try. I used sugar here. If you wish , you can replace with jaggery. Both tastes good.

Ingredients:

  • Fried gram dal /Pottu kadalai – 1 fistful
  • Coconut – 1 finger size piece or 2 tsp of grated coconut
  • Sugar – 2-3 tsp
  • Cardamom – 1 no

Method :

  • In  a mixie, add coconut, cardamom and fried gram.. Run it twice or thrice to make a powder.
  • Finally add the sugar and run it once.
  • Remove & serve !!

Have a nice weekend. Catch you all in my next post.

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34 thoughts on “3 Simple Side Dish For Chapathi/ Roti – Potato Capsicum Curry, Tomato Gravy, Sweet Powder”

  8. PriyaRaj

    All dishes looks greta dear ….have't tried cabbage & peas gravy…sounds diff…..pottukadalai & coconut powder ….healthy instant mix ….very nice ……

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  10. GEETHA ACHAL

    பார்க்கும்பொழுதே ஆசையாக் இருக்கின்றது..

    மிகவும் அருமை…உருளைகிழங்கு – குடைமிளகாய் சூப்பர்…நன்றி

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  16. Vikis Kitchen

    Capsicum with potato..wow great combo! Curry looks yummy n colorful. Lovely entries dear. Thanks for sending them to the event.

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  18. Jeyashris Kitchen

    all the dishes looks yummy. i m a grea fan of capsicum.Will soon try and let u know.Nice entries to he event

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  20. Raks

    I too make potato and capsicum dry curry for roti,as u said these guys needs gravy…so not often,,but the combo is really nice! Flavorful one!

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  23. Tulip

    Oh your blog name is absolutely perfect !! I loved the movie !! 🙂 Great collection of yummy recipes … will visit again 🙂

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  24. Naamellaam

    Potao is a universal favourite but dieticians have been throwing the wet blanket on everyone's pleasure for long. Now its such a relief to read something positive about the dear potato ! Capsicum-potato, nice combination.

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