Brinjal Gothsu

Brinjal gothsu

Brinjal Gothsu / Kathrikai Gothsu is a delicious simple side dish for many tiffin items like idli , dosa , Pongal . It goes with Pongal incredibly well .

Brinjal Gothsu: The Ultimate Side Dish for Idli, Dosa, and Pongal

Are you tired of the same old chutney and sambar routine? It’s time to shake up your South Indian tiffin experience with a vibrant, tangy, and deeply satisfying side dish: Brinjal Gothsu (or Kathrikai Gothsu).

This is more than just a vegetable curry—it’s a comforting, smoky mash of mashed brinjal cooked in a rich, homemade spice blend and tempered with pungent mustard and cumin. While it pairs perfectly with just about every tiffin item—from fluffy idlis to crispy dosas—it truly reaches legendary status when served alongside a warm, savory bowl of Pongal. Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with this surprisingly simple recipe that packs a huge flavor punch!

Brinjal Gothsu (Kathrikai Gothsu) Recipe

This recipe includes instructions for making a quick, multipurpose Gothsu powder, which you can store and use for several batches

Brinjal gothsu with millet idlis

Brinjal gothsu

ingredients

Brinjal gothsu

Method

Step 1: Prepare the Gothsu Powder (Optional but Recommended)

1. Roast all ingredients for the Gothsu powder (Red Chilies, Chana Dal, Udad Dal, Coriander Seeds, and Peanuts/Roasted Gram) in a dry pan until fragrant and the dals are lightly golden.

2. Allow them to cool completely.

3. Grind the roasted ingredients into a fine powder.

4. Store the remaining powder in an airtight container for future use. This quantity is designed to last for a few more batches!

Step 2: Prepare the Brinjal Base

1. Chop the brinjals and place them in a pot with water.

2. Boil the chopped brinjals until they are completely soft and tender.

3. Drain the water and gently mash the cooked brinjals until smooth. Set the mash aside.

Step 3: Tempering and Curry Base

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan.

2. Once the oil is hot, splutter the mustard seeds.

3. Add chana dal, split udad dal, and cumin seeds. Fry until the dals turn light brown.

4. Pour in about 2 cups of tamarind water.

5. Add turmeric powder, curry leaves, salt, and a pinch of asafoetida powder (hing).

6. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and cook until the raw smell of the tamarind has completely disappeared.

Step 4: Finish the Gothsu

1. Stir in the mashed brinjal. Allow the mixture to return to a gentle boil.

2. Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared Gothsu powder.

3. Continue to boil gently for a few minutes to let the flavors meld and the Gothsu thicken slightly.

4. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Enjoy your Brinjal Gothsu with your favorite tiffin item!

Brinjal gothsu

Brinjal Gothsu

Brinjal gothsu with millet idlis

Brinjal gothsu

Millet idli recipe

For Idli batter

Idli batter

1 cup udad dal

3 cups fine millet rava , easily avaailable in stores or on line .

1 cup millet poha

1 tbsp methi

Method

Wash and soak udad dal for 3 hours

Add water to millet rava and give a quick rinse with water, and keep soaked in sufficient water for the millet rava to absorb the water, at the same time dont add too much water . it is better to soak for about 6 hours .

Wash and soak methi seeds also , seperately or with udad dal .

You can sprinkle water in the millet poha and keep for about 10 minutes just before grinding .

Grind udad dal with methi seeds to a very fine paste .

Remove, grind the poha and add to udad dal batter.

Add the soaked millet rava to the udad dal batter . mixwell

Allow to ferment overnight or for 8 hours depending on your location and weather. we cannot give exact time for fermentation .

after fermentation, add salt, mix gently, grease idli plates, prepare millet rava idlis .

Serve with delicious gothsu .