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Chidambaram brinjal gothsu, Kathirikai gothsu for idli

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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 he hate brinjal. This is very famous among our relative and everyone appreciates my MIL. She makes this very often, so she makes it yummiest than anyone.

I initially struggled to get the balance, but now, I can proudly say I too can make very similar to her. There’s a lot of texture and flavour in this gothsu. The coarse ground brinjal,  (shallots/ chinna vengayam) – without small onions, we never make this, lots of urad dal and chana dal and the roasted coriander seeds powder added towards end is the highlight! All you need is this thick, dark and textured gothsu and fluffy soft idli 🙂

 For idli recipe click here
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Chidambaram brinjal gothsu recipe

Learn how to make chidambaram special brinjal (kathirikai) gothsu, with full video, step by step pictures. The fresh ground spice powder gives great flavour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Cup measurements

Ingredients

  • 10 Brinjal
  • 1 tsp Tamarind packed
  • 15 Small onion
  • 1 Curry leaves sprig
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp To roast and powder: Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dry coriander seeds
  • 10 Red chilli Dry
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp To temper: Mustard
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • 1 tsbp Chana dal
  • 1 Curry leaves sprig

Instructions

  • Cut brinjal lengthwise and keep it immersed in water until use. 
  • Boil enough water and add cut brinjals. Cook until its soft. 
  • Drain from water and keep aside for cooling.
  • Heat kadai and roast the red chill, coriander seeds, asafoetida till golden brown and aromatic.Keep aside for cooling.
  • Powder once cooled.Grind the brinjal too. While grinding brinjal, just use pulse option and grind coarsely.
  • Extract tamarind juice. 
  • Heat oil in the kadai and add all the tempering items followed by curry leaves.
  • Add onion and fry till onion turns transparent.
  • Meanwhile soak tamarind in hot water and extract tamarind juice.
  •  Add 2 cups of water,salt,the tamarind extract, ground brinjal boil for 4 minutes.
  • Lastly add the ground masala powder,and boil till a thick consistency reaches.
  • Switch off the stove, add sesame oil and few fresh torn curry leaves. Mix well.

Video

Notes

  • Make sure to cook brinjal completely, otherwise the gothsu will taste bitter. 
  • Also it is must to add enough tamarind and spice for a good tasting gothsu.
  • The gothsu turns thicker as it cools down.

How to make chidambaram brinjal gothsu:

    1. Cut brinjal lengthwise and keep it immersed in water until use. Boil enough water and add cut brinjals. Cook until its soft. Drain from water and keep aside for cooling.how to make 1
    2. Heat kadai and roast the red chill, coriander seeds, asafoetida till golden brown and aromatic.how to make 2
    3. Keep aside for cooling.Powder once cooled.how to make 3
    4. Grind the brinjal too. While grinding brinjal, just use pulse option and grind coarsely.grind brinjal
    5. Extract tamarind juice. Heat oil in the  kadai and add all the tempering items followed by curry leaves.brinjal gothsu 5
    6. Add onion and fry till onion turns transparent.chidambaram brinjal gothsu 6
    7. Meanwhile soak tamarind in hot water and extract tamarind juice. Add 2 cups of water,salt,the tamarind extract, ground brinjal boil for 4 minutes.step 7
    8. Lastly add the ground masala powder,and boil till a thick consistency reaches.how to make chidambaram brinjal gothsu 8
    9. Switch off the stove, add  sesame oil and few fresh torn curry leaves. Mix well.how to make chidambaram brinjal gothsu

Enjoy with hot idli! Idli recipe click here
Brinjal gothsu

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  2. My mom makes something that is called kartikai gojju, but it has coconut and chana dal… we also eat that with idlis and dosas… I love this recipe too.

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  18. lissie
    Sure it is…Thanx for the compliments!
    saju
    Yes,and Thanx for vsiting my blog..
    swaroopa
    Try it and lemme know if it came out nice..:))
    shriya
    Thanx Siri for visit,and give it a try,may be u ‘ll like it also:)
    sirisha
    Try and lemme know sirisha..:))
    Padma
    anx padma and tell me how it was..:))

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  20. Hi Rajeswari,
    Thanks for visitng my blog which has led me to yours! great to have anaother blogger from singapore! the katrikai gojju looks interesting 🙂

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  24. Saw your blogger profile today – your kiddo is incredibly cute – is it a boy or a girl? (most mistake my niece for a cute boy 😉 )

    I used to traverse the world of development sometime back – my masters is in social work – so what’s your line of work?

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  26. Everybody in my family does this. Infact it’s our family favorite. Your version is a little different. Kosthu looks yummy. will try it this way soon.

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  28. I too make this after my ma in law…she calls it Kathrikkai kadasal..This goes well with hot rice too!!:)…by the way is it Kothsu or kosthu??(sorry I am always with doubts as tamil cuisine is what I make mostly and still in learning stages!!):D

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  30. Roopa
    Welcome Roopa…Thanx for your comments..:)
    Asha
    Thanx For the wonderful Words asha..!
    Hi Lakshmi
    Thanx and My Kid is a BOY.!!The same question,most of the people ask…coz may be of his hair cut..:))
    And I am a normal Home maker..Actually in the profile,I tried selecting “Not mentioned” option..But its not working…
    I hav never been working B4 and after finishing my studies,I got married..:))My line in education is Electronics & communications..:))Thanx for visiting my blog and keep coming..:))
    Kribha
    Glad to know that its ur family favourite..Do try it out some time..:))
    Bharathy
    I hav heard many people calling this KOTHSU too..But in our family everyone calls kosthu only…:))
    Glad u asked..:D !!

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  40. gud bringal dish…amma makes this usually as a side dish for rice,goes well wid idlli also…we call this as ‘karthikai bhaji/kadasal’…wat ever be the same….dish is very tasty…my hubby doesnt like this…so i have no chance to make this….

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  48. Happy cook
    Ya,try it,the coriander smell will dominate..))Thanx
    Rohini
    Yes I know that recipe too..We call that brinjal pepper kuzhambu..
    Ramya
    Thanx for the comments..:))
    Reena
    Thanx reena!Sure I will//;)
    Daily meals
    Thanx..:)
    tbc
    Most people dont like Brinjal..including my husband,except this dish…:)

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  56. dressing as well as norms of appearence in urban parts these days is increasingly becoming unisex – it very difficult to figure if cute toddlers are boys or girls 😀

    isn’t there I’am a stay at home mom option? i think that would be rather cute – although there must be exasperating moments I’m sure its a fun job to take care of your boy :).

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  64. Hi there! Thanks very much for taking the time to visit my blog and help me to discover yours. Your kind comments are deeply appreciated.

    Can’t wait to explore your kitchen 🙂

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  80. I made this gothsu. It was so delicious and so simple to make. Usually I make gothsu by roasting the big brinjals on fire. It is tasty but time consuming. This is as tasty yet quick! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!

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