Sometimes finding the right kind of side dish for chapathi can be more challenging than preparing chapatis. But the good news is that there are plenty of healthy choices to go for.
I have put together a collection of healthy, vegan side dishes with common vegetables and dals. Pair them up with chapati, poori, or pulka rotis. With a mix of different dishes from all parts of India, your choices are down to a small list of hand-picked dishes.
If you are an instant pot user or a stovetop lover, the list below covers both. Pick yours and start making these amazing vegan side dishes for chapati.
If you are looking for the pulka roti recipe, check out my blog. There are other recipes for variety in chapathi. Check them out at these links...spinach chapati, avocado chapati, besan roti, and palak puri.
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- Instant Pot side dishes
- Palak Dal Recipe (Instant Pot)
- Palak Tofu Recipe (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
- Instant Pot Eggplant Curry
- Instant Pot Rajma
- Instant Pot Chana Masala
- Dum Aloo Instant Pot
- Chow Chow Kootu (Instant Pot)
- Easy Mushroom Masala Curry In Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Curry
- Green Moong Dal Recipe (Instant Pot)
- Potato Masala Recipe
- Aloo Matar - Instant Pot
- Cauliflower Masala - Instant Pot & Stove top
- Aloo Palak - Instant Pot & Stovetop
- Stovetop side dishes for chapati
- Indian Pumpkin Curry
- Vegan Butter Chicken
- Black Bean Curry
- Gassi Recipe
- Beans Palya (Stir Fry)
- Spinach Dal Recipe
- Potato Capsicum Curry
- Sweet Corn Curry
- Cabbage Kofta Curry
- Spicy Potato Curry
- Watermelon Rind Curry
- Tofu Butter Masala
- Pineapple Tofu Curry
- Bagara Baingan Recipe
- Pumpkin Dal
- Beetroot Poriyal
- Methi Matar Malai
- Soya Chunks Kurma
- Bhindi Masala (Indian Okra Curry)
- Mushroom Masala Recipe
- Cauliflower Sabzi
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Instant Pot side dishes
Here are the side dishes that you can prepare in the Instant Pot. With step-by-step directions for each recipe, 100% authentic side dishes are at your fingertips!
Palak Dal Recipe (Instant Pot)
Dal Palak is one of the easiest and one of the nutritious recipes you can find online and I am sharing the procedure to prepare this with the Instant Pot to make it even easier!
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Calories :118
Palak Tofu Recipe (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
The procedure is fairly simple and does not require any overnight prep work. Check my step by step video for more details. Be sure to blanch the spinach before you blend them.
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Calories :219
Instant Pot Eggplant Curry
I prepared this brinjal curry in an Instant pot but that’s not the only method. You could also make this in a pan over the stovetop and I have included details for that too. You will be amazed at how easy and rich this vegan curry can be with your favorite spices and coconut milk.
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Calories :110
Instant Pot Rajma
Rajma Masala is a popular dish from North Indian Cuisine. It’s prepared by simmering kidney beans in an onion-tomato base sauce and few aromatic Indian spices, to get a thick, stew-like consistency.
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Calories :221
Instant Pot Chana Masala
This deliciously spicy, tangy, vegan, healthy and protein-rich chickpea curry is a perfect match as a pairing for Poori or Chapati.
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Calories :115
Dum Aloo Instant Pot
This Instant pot dum aloo is one strong curry that is perfect for a cold wintery day or if you are looking to entertain a crowd with a variety of offerings.
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Calories :414
Chow Chow Kootu (Instant Pot)
Chayote kootu is a very simple stew recipe with flavorful spices and tropical coconut flavor. Stew recipes are referred to as “Kootu” in south Indian cuisines and they come in several forms.
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Calories :159
Easy Mushroom Masala Curry In Instant Pot
A creamy, flavorful, and easy mushroom curry for chapati or rice can be a sumptuous dinner option for a weekend or anytime you are entertaining guests outdoors.
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Calories :166
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Curry
Black-eyed peas curry made with tomato onion base and spices. This is also known as lobia masala.
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Calories :89
Green Moong Dal Recipe (Instant Pot)
Green Moong Dal curry has been around for years yet the popularity that it enjoys is not close to what it deserves. With a full serving of rich high-quality protein in every bite, green moong dal is one of the most inexpensive superfoods on the market today.
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Calories :259
Potato Masala Recipe
Potato Masala a.k.a an Aloo Masala is one such dish that will amaze you with its simplicity, aroma, and taste.
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Calories :155
Aloo Matar - Instant Pot
This Instant Pot Aloo Matar is a simple curry made of potatoes & peas in a spicy onion tomato gravy.
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Calories :80
Cauliflower Masala - Instant Pot & Stove top
Cauliflower masala is best served with Chapati, Naan, Rice dishes or even plain steamed rice.
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Calories :113
Aloo Palak - Instant Pot & Stovetop
A nutritious, vegan and gluten-free, and mess-free Aloo palak curry for a weekday... That's such a great gift for a weekday!
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Calories :278
Stovetop side dishes for chapati
Here are some great stovetop, vegan side dishes made with flavorful and aromatic herbs, spices, and coconut milk. From sweet corn curry to vegan butter (tofu) chicken, you can find the dish that resonates with your mood today...
Indian Pumpkin Curry
With simple spices and tomato paste in a simmering coconut milk base, this Indian pumpkin curry will take you to the heart of Indian cuisine.
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Calories :92
Vegan Butter Chicken
The vegan butter chicken recipe is as simple as tofu simmered in rich tomato onion sauce. The detail lies in getting the right mix of spice combinations and the cooking method.
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Calories :207
Black Bean Curry
Here’s a recipe for a perfect black bean curry simmered in coconut milk and spices that will make your dinner time an enjoyable one! This dish turned out so delicious that my family craved for more in the entire week.
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Calories :163
Gassi Recipe
Gassi recipe (Cabbage Chickpeas Curry) is a curry made with a fresh blend of spices along with a sweet flavor of coconut and jaggery. It is a truly unique curry with its distinctive taste and ingredients.
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Calories :264
Beans Palya (Stir Fry)
Beans Palya is a classic south Indian recipe usually made with one or two vegetables and tempered with spices and grated coconuts.
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Calories :55
Spinach Dal Recipe
Spinach dal is nothing but lentils cooked with spinach and supporting Indian spices to add aroma and flavor.
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Calories :177
Potato Capsicum Curry
Potato Capsicum Curry is a vegan, gluten-free, kids-friendly curry is one you can prepare with the most basic of vegetables and the most basic among spices.
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Calories :249
Sweet Corn Curry
The curry is a mixture of tomato and onion and the creaminess comes from coconut milk.
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Calories :102
Cabbage Kofta Curry
Cabbage Kofta curry goes very well with steamed rice or Indian roti. A dish such as this is sure to surprise your guests.
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Calories :148
Watermelon Rind Curry
We enjoyed this watermelon rind curry as a pair with steamed rice. But the dish is equally good with plain quinoa, brown rice, or roti (chapati).
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Calories :65
Tofu Butter Masala
Tofu butter masala is nothing but a vegan version of paneer butter masala. My vegan version features Tofu simmered in a flavorful tomato and spice base.
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Calories :126
Pineapple Tofu Curry
Today's recipe with Pineapple and Tofu will deserve equal credits as coconuts do. I also added Cabbage and Zucchini to the mix to balance out the sweetness from Pineapples.
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Calories :253
Bagara Baingan Recipe
Yummy and delicious eggplant curry made with sesame and peanut sauce.
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Calories :285
Pumpkin Dal
Pumpkin Dal is a mighty concoction of cubed pumpkins along with protein-rich pulses and spices.
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Calories :260
Beetroot Poriyal
‘Palya’ is the name for a dry stir fry curry that’s made in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Beets stir fry made with few simple ingredients and it tastes better with a side of rasam.
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Calories :45
Methi Matar Malai
This recipe for rich and creamy Methi Matar Malai will help you prepare the dish better than any restaurant! It's made with fresh fenugreek leaves, green peas, cashews, and Indian spices.
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Calories :134
Soya Chunks Kurma
Easy and delicious soya chunks or meal maker kurma made with spices and coconut milk.
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Calories :246
Bhindi Masala (Indian Okra Curry)
This Bhindi masala is vegan and is easy to make, full of flavor, and can be made with either fresh or frozen okra.
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Calories :172
Mushroom Masala Recipe
Mushroom Masala is a simple and delicious recipe that is usually paired with rotis or Indian bread but tastes equally delicious when you pair it with rice.
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Calories :157
Cauliflower Sabzi
If you love Cauliflower like I do, you will love this too. Crispy cauliflower florets simmered in spices go very well with hot steamed rice or flatbread.
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Calories :110
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