Onion Tomato Gothsu

Gothsu is a South Indian accompaniment for idli, dosa and pongal. It is either made with kathirkkai (brinjal) or onion-tomato. Gothsu is quite similar to sambar. The difference is that gothsu contains less amount of dal and moong dal is used instead of toor dal. Today, we will see how to make onion tomato gothsu.

Onion tomato gothsu is a simple and easy side dish for idli, dosa, pongal and even upma. This gothsu can be prepared in very less time. I personally prefer gothsu over tiffin sambar. I love the sour taste with the slight hint of sweetness from the jaggery. Try this gothsu for idli or dosa and I’m sure you will fall in love with the flavors.

Onion Tomato Gothsu

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Servings 3

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 large tomato chopped
• 3-4 green chillies slit
• ¼ cup cooked yellow moong dal / paasi paruppu
• 2 tsp sambar powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chilly powder optional
• ½ tsp powdered jaggery
• 2-3 sprigs coriander leaves chopped
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1-2 dry red chillies
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Heat oil and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add red chillies and curry leaves. Then add onion, green chiilies and saute till onions are soft.
• Then add tomatoes and cook till they become soft. Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, sambar powder, salt and 1 cup water.
• Mix well and bring to boil. Simmer in low heat for 5 minutes. Then add the cooked dal and more water if its too thick.
• Let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Lastly added coriander leaves and jaggery. Simmer for another minute and remove from heat.

Notes

• Gothsu has a thin watery consistency. So if its thick, add water and adjust it.
• If your tomatoes are not sour, add 1 or 2 tsp of tamarind paste.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Side Dish for Pongal