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Brinjal gothsu (chidambaram brinjal gothsu) is a traditional side dish made for idli / dosa, with brinjal, small onion, coriander seeds as main ingredients. I learnt from my Mom in law, she is from Chidambaram and they make it this way. Vj like this coz brinjal is in ground form in this even though. Chidambaram brinjal gothsu, kathirikai gothsu is an unique side dish for idli dosa, with a great texture and flavour.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook chidambaram kathirikkai gothsu / south indian brinjal & lentils curry using 15 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry:
- Prepare Brinjal/eggplants- 4, cut into small cubes
- Make ready 1/2 cup Yellow lentils /moong dal-
- Take Pearl onions /shallots- 6-8, thinly sliced
- Take Green chilies- 2, slit lengthwise
- Make ready Tomato- 1, finely chopped
- Take 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder-
- Take 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds-
- Get 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds-
- Prepare 1 sprig Curry leaves-
- Get 1 pinch Asafoetida –
- Prepare 2 tbsp Tamarind paste –
- Prepare 2 Whole dry chilies-
- Get To taste Salt-
- Prepare As needed Water-
- Take As needed Oil-
The key ingredient to Chidambaram Brinjal Gothsu (Kathirikai Gotsu) is the the freshly made masasla powder. We are going to roast and grind spices freshly that enhances the flavor. Instead of just adding broken red chili / green chili or sambar powder, the freshly ground spices increases the taste. This classic gothsu pairs very well with idli or dosa.
Instructions to make Chidambaram Kathirikkai Gothsu / South Indian Brinjal & Lentils Curry:
- In a pressure cooker, add the moong dal along with the chopped onions, green chilies, tomatoes, brinjal cubes, turmeric powder, salt, & enough water. Cook for 2-3 whistles until the vegetables and the dal is cooked. Remove from flame and keep aside for the pressure to subside.
- Heat oil in a small pan. Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chilies, and asafoetida powder. Let them sizzle a bit. Open the lid of the pressure cooker, and add 1/2 cup of water if the mixture is too thick. Add the prepared seasoning to the cooked dal mixture. Add the tamarind paste and simmer for few minutes. Serve hot as a side dish for idli or dosa.
Instead of just adding broken red chili / green chili or sambar powder, the freshly ground spices increases the taste. This classic gothsu pairs very well with idli or dosa. Its never a complicated dish to make and using small onions gives a special taste to this dish. Samba sadam and chidambaram gotsu are inseparable speciality pair of Chidambaram.. But this recipe for kathrikkai gothsu
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