Brinjal Gotsu Recipe | Kathirikkai Gotsu Recipe | Venn Pongal Gotsu Recipe
Simple, Tasty Side Dish for Idli, Dosa, Pongal
Gotsu a traditional and delicious side dish for venn pongal. Pongal with gotsu is one of the popular SouthIndian Breakfast. We can make gotsu with mixed vegetables. But Brinjal gotsu (Kathirikkai Gotsu / Venn Pongal Gotsu) is the traditional gotsu variety.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Gotsu a traditional and delicious side dish for venn pongal. Pongal with gotsu is one of the popular SouthIndian Breakfast. We can make gotsu with mixed vegetables. But Brinjal gotsu (Kathirikkai Gotsu / Venn Pongal Gotsu) is the traditional gotsu variety. This is the recipe which I learnt from my Grandmother. Venn Pongal with Brinjal Gotsu is one of her signature dish. Most of the weekend, especially Sunday, this is my morning breakfast. A perfect accompaniment for Ven Pongal, Idli, dosa and even for Upma.
In my in-laws place, generally for any South Indian Breakfast like Idli / Dosa / Pongal, we make Arachivita Sambar. But if we have guests, we always make Gotsu. Not only Gotsu tastes much yummier but also we get more quantity and its easy to manage the guests.
Brinjal cooked with freshly ground masala makes a perfect accompaniment to Pongal.
Other varieties of Gotsu that we can make :
1. Onion Gotsu
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| Brinjal Gotsu Recipe | Kathirikkai Gotsu Recipe | Venn Pongal Gotsu Recipe |
Brinjal Gotsu Recipe | Kathirikkai Gotsu Recipe | Venn Pongal Gotsu Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 157kcal
Gotsu a traditional and delicious side dish for venn pongal. Pongal with gotsu is one of the popular SouthIndian Breakfast. We can make gotsu with mixed vegetables. But Brinjal gotsu (Kathirikkai Gotsu / Venn Pongal Gotsu) is the traditional gotsu variety.
Print RecipeIngredients
- 3 Brinjal
- 1/4 Cup Moong Dal
- 12-15 Shallots / Baby Onions
- 1 Tomato
- 2 Green Chili
- 1/2 Cup Tamarind Extract
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Salt As Needed
- Coriander Leaves For Garnishing
For Grinding
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu)
- 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 1 Red Chili
- 1/4 tsp Peppercorns
For Tempering
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Few Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Wash and chop the brinjals and soak it in water to prevent de-colourisation. Peel the shallots and chop tomatoes and keep it aside. Slit the green chillies
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan, add grinding ingredients and fry them till they turn golden brown color.
- Cool it off and take it to a mixer jar. Grind it to a nice powder and set it aside
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add few curry leaves and saute for few seconds
- Then add the peeled shallots and saute in oil for couple of minutes. Then add the chopped tomatoes and saute along with shallots
- Then add chopped brinjals. Add little water and turmeric powder and mix everything well. Add tamarind extract along with salt and mix well.
- Add the spice powder and give a good mix. Heat a cooker. Add moong dal and turmeric powder
- Add the brinjal mixture to the cooker and mix everything well. Close the cooker and allow it for 3-4 whistles. When the pressure is fully released, remove the lid, stir well. Finally garish with coriander leaves
- Serve the delectable Brinjal Gotsu (Kathirikkai Gotsu) with pongal, Idli or Dosa and enjoy the Gotsu!
Video
Notes
- Mostly Gotsu are little watery in consistency but we can make it thick also. So adjust the consistency as per your needs
- Always soak the sliced/chopped Brinjal in water till you cook that will prevent de-colorization.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Brinjal Gotsu Recipe | Kathirikkai Gotsu Recipe | Venn Pongal Gotsu Recipe
Amount Per Serving (0.5 Cup)
Calories 157
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
17%
Total Carbohydrates 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Protein 3g
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method:
- Wash and chop the brinjals and soak it in water to prevent de-colourisation. Peel the shallots and chop tomatoes and keep it aside. Slit the green chillies.
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan, add grinding ingredients and fry them till they turn golden brown color.
- Cool it off and take it to a mixer jar. Grind it to a nice powder and set it aside
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Finally add few curry leaves and saute for few seconds
- Add the peeled shallots and saute in oil for couple of minutes. Now, add the chopped tomatoes and saute along with shallots
- Then add chopped brinjals along with little water and turmeric powder and mix everything well. Add tamarind extract along with salt and mix well.
- Now add the spice powder and give a good mix. Heat a cooker. Add moong dal and turmeric powder
- Add the brinjal mixture to the cooker and mix everything well. Close the cooker and allow it for 3-4 whistles. When the pressure is fully released, remove the lid, stir well. Finally garish with coriander leaves
- Serve the delectable Brinjal Gotsu (Kathirikkai Gotsu) with pongal, Idli or Dosa and enjoy the Gotsu!
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Hello mami,
I have not made with onion before. I will try and give you feedback.
nandri akka… pongal annike utilise pannuven