Onion Gotsu is easy and quick accompaniment for Pongal and other breakfast items like Idli and Dosa. Made using Shallots (baby onion) and Tomato, it's a very tasty and quick kuzhmabu. Let's learn how to make Vengaya Gotsu (Onion Gotsu) using step by step instructions and a quick video.
Onion Gotsu (Vengaya Gotsu) is one of the traditional and best accompaniment to Pongal (as well as for Idli & Dosa). I have already published my version of Brinjal Gotsu. My friend’s Sister shared with me how to make this Onion Gotsu, it was so simple but so so tasty especially when served with Ven Pongal. For brinjal gotsu we need to use dal and it takes little more time than this onion gotsu. On the other hand, this Onion Gotsu is very quick to make.By the time the pongal is getting ready, this gotsu will be ready in no time.It will be slightly thin consistency only.
It’s similar to Vengaya Puli Thanni, but with few variations. In Onion Gotsu, we don’t use sambar powder, but just the red chili for the spiciness.
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian, Tamil Brahmin, Tamil Nadu
Prep Time: 5minutes
Cook Time: 15minutes
Total Time: 20minutes
Servings: 4people
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam
Onion Gotsu is easy and quick accompaniment for Pongal and other breakfast items like Idli and Dosa. Made using Shallots (baby onion) and Tomato, it's a very tasty and quick kuzhmabu. Let's learn how to make Vengaya Gotsu (Onion Gotsu) using step by step instructions and a quick video.
1tspSplit Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu)
6nosRed Chilibroken, (adjust to your spice level)
1sprigCurry leaves
Instructions
Soak tamarind in water for 10 minutes and extract the juice
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add bengal gram dal and sauté till the dal becomes light golden color
Then add broken red chili, curry leaves and saute for few seconds
Now, add the chopped onions along with turmeric powder and pinch of salt and sauté onions till transparent
Then, add tomato pieces and sauté the tomatoes for 2 minutes
Add the tamarind extract along with salt and allow the tamarind extract to boil till the raw smell goes off
Once the tamarind extract has boiled nicely, add water to adjust the sourness and consistency. Also add grated jaggery and allow the gotsu to boil for 5 minutes and then switch off the flame
The yummy and tasty Onion Gotsu Ready to be served. Best combination for Venpongal!
Notes
You can replace tamarind with Tamarind paste.
You can also add 1 or 2 green chili (and reduce sambar powder) for good flavor
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Method to prepare Vengaya Gotsu:
Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes and extract the juice
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add bengal gram dal and sauté till the dal becomes light golden color
Then add broken red chili, curry leaves and saute for few seconds
Now, add the chopped onions along with turmeric powder and pinch of salt and sauté onions till transparent
Then, add tomato pieces and sauté the tomatoes for 2 minutes
Add the tamarind extract along with salt and allow the tamarind extract to boil till the raw smell goes off
Once the tamarind extract has boiled nicely, add water to adjust the sourness and consistency. Also add grated jaggery and allow the gotsu to boil for 5 minutes and then switch off the flame
The yummy and tasty Onion Gotsu Ready to be served. Best combination for Venpongal!
Should we not add Sambhar powder
No need we are already tempering with 6 red chili. If you like you can add 1/2 tsp.