Tomato gothsu /thakkali gothsu is a delicious quick side dish .You can create numerous variations of the simple gothsu—using onions, tomatoes and onions, brinjals, or a combination of ingredients. These variations range from plain and straightforward to more elaborate preparations, each offering its own distinct taste and flavor. Depending on your convenience, you can choose any of these to make a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with idli, dosa, pongal, or even poori and chapati.
While sambar is a traditional go-to accompaniment for such tiffins, introducing gothsu can bring a delightful change to your meal. Especially on evenings when you're looking for a quick and easy side dish without too much effort, gothsu can be a lifesaver.
Tomato 🍅 Gothsu is one of my favorite versions, made with fresh tomatoes and a simple coconut-chili paste. It’s flavorful, comforting, and incredibly easy to prepare!
Ingredients
3-4 medium ripe tomatoes 🍅
2 onions 🧅
finely chopped 2-3 green chilies
1/4 cup grated coconut 🥥
2 tbsp fried gram
Salt
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp split udad dal
Few curry leaves 🍃
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Method
Boil or pressure cook tomatoes with some chopped onions
Allow to cool , peel tomatoes skins
Blend to purée with the cooked onions
Keep aside .
In a pan add oil , prepare tempering, add curry leaves, chopped onions, sautee till translucent, add the tomatoes onion purée , turmeric powder , cover and cook till thickening ,
meanwhile grind 1/2 or 1/4 cup coconut with fried gram , green chilies to smooth paste .
Add this paste to the tomatoes onion mixture , dilute if needed . Adjust salt , Keep consistency little thin .
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, serve with idlis , dosa , poori or chapatis.
Watch my youtube video for the making of this yummy side dish . Consider subscribing to my channel for regular uploads .
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