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 – 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 .
- 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.
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
- 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.
- Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
- Channa dal – 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves – a few
- Coriander leaves – a few.
- 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 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
- 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 !!
34 comments :
All 3 dishes look awesome... Unique treatment to each - indeed...
awesome delights dear
nice colour tempting....
Very tempting dishes...looks very colorful too :)
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Looks very colorful and delicious Chitra :)
All dishes looks greta dear ....have't tried cabbage & peas gravy...sounds diff.....pottukadalai & coconut powder ....healthy instant mix ....very nice ......
The spread look so tempting..esp the capsicum potatoes..ho,what a delight..perfect for the event !!
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Loved all three side dishes. Nice entries.
All the dishes look so tasty!
Looks very tasty and delicious dear:)
Very nice entries, all three dishes are yummy....
All three dishes look inviting...
Capsicum with potato..wow great combo! Curry looks yummy n colorful. Lovely entries dear. Thanks for sending them to the event.
Loved all the three dishes! Capsicum with potatoes tops all :)
all the dishes looks yummy. i m a grea fan of capsicum.Will soon try and let u know.Nice entries to he event
wow! they look so delcious and colourful! awesome entries!
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!
Wonderful entries and all looks delicious!!
Nice entries for the event...Loved the click of the potatoe capsicum subzi..
Shobha
Oh your blog name is absolutely perfect !! I loved the movie !! :) Great collection of yummy recipes ... will visit again :)
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.
Oh wow....three in one....delectable and yum recipes...
very nice post ..it helps alot da! ..Hey Thanks soo much pics r awesome !
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all your recipes look so tempting..will be back to see more.
Chitra, thanks for trying out Cabbagepeas gravy. All looks delicious and yummy.
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All the dishes are delicious and mouth watering. Very beautifully presented with yummy pictures.
nice article about potassium...very informative and beneficial for me...thanks
Chitra,
Tried the Easy Tomato Gravy as side dish for chappathi. It came out well. Thanks.
Keerthi
Thanks a ton keerthi for trying n feedback.I am so happy :)
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