Side Dish For Roti/Chapati

I wanted to send some side dishes something different from I usually make, for our Viki’s event..So I’ve given three distinct entremets that goes very well with chapati/roti.. All these 3 side dishes are very easy to make. Do give a shot !

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…Iwill make it more often.Thanks to Shalu..This can be made in a jiffy..I took just 15 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

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 idly ,dosa..Hope u 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 

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 u wish , u 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