Side dish for Chapati | Indian flat breads

Side dish for chapati, other Indian flat breads. Recipes from simple aloo sabji to creamy dals, rich gravy recipes for chapathi. Have a look at the collections if you too want to enjoy variety of choices for your meal.

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Paneer recipes
Kofta in gravy
Sabji recipes
Potato gravies | Side dish for chapati
Kurma recipes
Vegetable gravies
Raita
Dal & Legumes

Sometimes I get confused what to make and even forget the options for chapati mainly. So this will sure help you all too - for easy access, all in one post.

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Paneer recipes

1. Paneer butter masala

Let's start with the classic one, loved through out the world and popular among vegetarian dishes.

Paneer butter masala recipe

5 from 13 votes

Paneer butter masala recipe with step by step pictures, video. The popular restaurant style gravy side dish for Indian flatbreads.

2. Matar paneer

With paneer and peast, this Punjabi dhaba style gravy has special fresh spices added to it to make it unique.

Matar paneer recipe

4.50 from 10 votes

Matar paneer recipe, mutter paneer is an Indian gravy side dish for Indian flat breads such as naan, roti, parathas. It has paneer and green peas as main ingredients.

3. Kadai paneer

Restaurant style kadai paneer is a must try for flat breads as well as mild pulaos. Super easy and simple recipe you have ever made.

Kadai paneer recipe

4.93 from 13 votes

Kadai paneer is one of the easiest paneer recipes I make. Learn how to make the easiest kadai paneer, with simple method. Full video, stepwise pictures post

4. Pudina paneer gravy

Another restaurant inspired recipe with fresh or dried paneer to make use of you stock. Oh, yes it's got a lovely hue as well. Do you believe this is a side dish without tomato.

Pudina paneer gravy recipe, Mint gravy

4.67 from 3 votes

Pudina paneer in white gravy, no tomato gravy for paneer. Quick video, stepwise pictures recipe. Pudina paneer gravy with dried mint

5. Paneer kurma

A rich kurma and filling with paneer, makes it rule our heart when served with puri or parotta.

Paneer kurma recipe

5 from 3 votes

Learn how to make Paneer kurma. Paneer in a coconut, cashew, spices, onion, tomato based gravy. Fennel seeds makes the kurma really flavourful that will linger in your taste buds.

6. Paneer pav bhaji

Say good bye to the regular pav bhaji and fill your hearts with paneer added to it that goes well with the Indian flat breads, not just pav buns.

Paneer pav bhaji recipe

5 from 3 votes

Learn how to make Paneer pav bhaji recipe, step by step and full video recipe. A delicious twist to the regular pav bhaji, perfect for get togethers and birthday party menu.

7. Shahi paneer

Mid week blues? Make yourself and treat your family with Shahi paneer for dinner. This rich and tangy gravy is everything made for paneer to be in.

Shahi paneer recipe

5 from 2 votes

Shahi paneer is a rich gravy made with paneer in a tomato based gravy with cream, butter to make it rich and delicious

8. Palak paneer

Another famous paneer recipe, it won't be an understatement if I say it's one of the most tasty one to go with roti.

Palak paneer recipe

5 from 2 votes

Palak paneer is a popular Indian side dish for flat breads. Instead of blanching, I like to sautee the palak for bright green colour. Step by step pictures post.

9. Paneer Jalfrezi

With vegetables, this is one easy recipe that can be made in kadai itself. Best for lunch box, as a side or even inside a roll.

Paneer Jalfrezi recipe

5 from 1 vote

Paneer jalfrezi is a quick sabji recipe with spices and masala powders. Filling and satisfying side dish or roll it in a roti for a quick bite or lunch box.

10. Paneer bhurji

Super easy, quick paneer recipe served with phulkas and best way to use up those last bits of paneer or a crumbled one.

Kofta in gravy

1. Malai kofta

Let me start with this no onion no garlic recipe perfect for Navratri fasting days or menu. No compromise in taste.

Malai kofta - no onion no garlic

5 from 3 votes

Malai kofta no onion no garlic recipe, step by step pictures for easy understanding. Perfect no onion no garlic side dish for Indian pulao, roti and parathas.

2. Veg kofta in palak gravy

Thinking what to make for lunch or dinner that is healthy side dish? Try this

3. Cauliflower kofta curry

Make this delicious and soft cauliflower kofta curry that stays soft, enjoy with your family.

4. Paneer pasanda

Lunch or dinner, make this creamy, spicy and delicious gravy rich in flavors will be a super hit.

Sabji recipes

Check out semi dry, dry with these options when you can't decide what to make. Just choose the vegetable and find your favorite.

Baingan Bharta recipe

5 from 1 vote

Baingan Bharta recipe with step by step pictures. Best and easy side dish for phulkas/ roti and have your fiber quotient checked.

Brinjal masala

4.89 from 9 votes

Brinjal masala for biryani, chapathi and other mild pulaos. A spicy side dish with brinjal, other masala powders, makes it really flavourful, tangy and spicy.

Potato gravies | Side dish for chapati

1. Aloo matar

Homestyle simple recipe with tomato as base. Easiest pressure cooker one pot method.

Aloo matar gravy recipe

4.50 from 2 votes

Aloo matar gravy recipe with simple ingredients and method. Tangy and spicy version perfect for your roti and phulkas. Step wise pictures detailed post.

2. Rasawala aloo

Aloo is always a crowd pleaser and rasawala aloo is sure a winner. Simple tomato base gravy.

Rasawala aloo recipe

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Rasawala aloo or aloo tamatar is a tangy tomato based gravy. This tangy gravy is perfect for poori. Simple recipe for rasawala aloo with step by step pictures.

3. Dum aloo recipe

Indulge this famous yogurt base gravy with small potatoes in stove top method.

Dum aloo

4 from 1 vote

Dum aloo is a popular Indian gravy with baby potatoes or small potatoes. This version is yogurt based with spices like fennel seeds, moti elachi. Step by step detailed photos.

4. Aloo palak

5. Potato kurma

Potato kurma for chapathi

5 from 5 votes

Potato kurma for chapathi, puri, dosa, idiyappam and mild rice varieties. Step by step photos for beginners.

6. Potato masala south Indian

Poori masala recipe

4.72 from 7 votes

Poori masala recipe easy yet the perfect choice for poori, made for each other. With step by step pictures of preparation. So simple yet perfect with poori and even dosa.

7. Aloo bhendi masala

Aloo gobi gravy recipe | Aloo gobi masala

5 from 8 votes

Aloo gobi gravy, made as rich gravy in restaurant style to go with flatbreads and as a side dish for rice in North Indian menu.

No onion no garlic Aloo jeera

5 from 2 votes

Aloo jeera is a simple no onion no garlic, a dry subji made with potato and simple ingredients but total burst of flavours. Step by step pictures recipe.