43 Chapathi Side Dish Recipes

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.

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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.

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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4.34 from 6 votes

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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5 from 10 votes

Calories :219

Instant Pot Eggplant Curry

Get your taste buds tingling with this easy and delicious recipe for Instant Pot Eggplant Curry. Quick, simple and fuss-free!

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4.74 from 19 votes

Calories :237

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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5 from 9 votes

Calories :221

Vegan Chana Masala Instant Pot

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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5 from 19 votes

Calories :310

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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5 from 3 votes

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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5 from 23 votes

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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4.96 from 24 votes

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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5 from 11 votes

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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5 from 10 votes

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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5 from 3 votes

Calories :155

Easy Vegan Aloo Matar Curry 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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5 from 18 votes

Calories :251

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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5 from 8 votes

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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5 from 3 votes

Calories :278

Chana Palak (Spinach Chickpea Curry)

Chana Palak is a hearty, nourishing meal that will keep you full for hours. Pair it with rice or naan.

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5 from 16 votes

Calories :374

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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4.89 from 9 votes

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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5 from 13 votes

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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5 from 11 votes

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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5 from 1 vote

Calories :264

Beans Palya (Poriyal Recipe)

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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5 from 8 votes

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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5 from 9 votes

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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5 from 10 votes

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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4.69 from 16 votes

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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5 from 12 votes

Calories :148

Spicy Potato Curry

Best potato curry made with few ingredients. 

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4.75 from 4 votes

Calories :166

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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5 from 20 votes

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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5 from 5 votes

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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4.75 from 8 votes

Calories :253

Bagara Baingan Recipe

Yummy and delicious eggplant curry made with sesame and peanut sauce.

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5 from 9 votes

Calories :285

Pumpkin Dal Recipe (Instant Pot & Stove Top)

Pumpkin Dal is a mighty concoction of cubed pumpkins along with protein-rich pulses and spices.

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5 from 18 votes

Calories :230

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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5 from 10 votes

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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5 from 1 vote

Calories :134

Soya Chunks Kurma

Easy and delicious soya chunks or meal maker kurma made with spices and coconut milk.

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5 from 14 votes

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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5 from 15 votes

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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4.78 from 9 votes

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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5 from 14 votes

Calories :110

Aloo Matar Dry Recipe (Potato And Peas Curry)

This quick and simple aloo matar dry recipe combines spices with boiled potatoes and green peas to create a spicy yet tangy stir fry.

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5 from 17 votes

Calories :274

Kashmiri Rajma Masala Curry Recipe

Kashmiri rajma masala is a delicious and nutritious dish prepared with dry kidney beans simmered in an aromatic tomato puree base.

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5 from 15 votes

Calories :143

Easy Tofu Curry Without Coconut Milk

This delicious spinach tofu curry is prepared without coconut milk. It is easy to make with simple ingredients.

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4.88 from 16 votes

Calories :243

Authentic South Indian Chana Masala Recipe

A blend of aromatic spices and herbs gives this chana masala curry its bold and authentic South Indian taste.

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5 from 14 votes

Calories :257

Sorakkai Kurma (Bottle Gourd Curry)

This kurma is delicious, creamy, and flavorful. It’s made with fresh bottle gourd cooked in a spicy coconut-based gravy. 

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5 from 13 votes

Calories :66

Best Vegan Malai Kofta (Air Fryer)

Craving a restaurant-style meal that's vegan and guilt-free? Check out this delicious air fryer vegan malai kofta curry recipe - perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in.

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5 from 14 votes

Calories :370

Best Tofu Makhani Curry Recipe

The curry is deliciously creamy and aromatic. The luscious tofu makhani gravy pairs well with several dishes.

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5 from 10 votes

Calories :258

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