I’m sharing an easy recipe to make Tomato Gotsu today. Gotsu is a side dish popular in South India. It is usually served for breakfast with pongal, idli etc. Traditionally this dish is made with charred eggplant but this is a quick Gotsu recipe prepared with tomatoes which comes handy especially when you are in a hurry to make a side dish for breakfast.
Tomato Gotsu is tangy, delicious and mild on spices. You can easily make this dish with available ingredients. So, sharing the recipe and hope you all try it out and share the feedback.
Tomato Gotsu
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- Tomato – 3 (Finely chopped)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- Tamarind - 1 tbsp
- Green chilies – 2 (Sliced)
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Sambar powder - 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Sesame Oil - 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Soak the tamarind for 15 minutes in 1/2 cup of warm water. Now drain the water in a separate bowl by removing the pulp.
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Heat a pan and add oil. When its warm add mustard seeds and let it crackle.
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Now add the chopped onions, slit green chill, curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
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When onions turn translucent, add the tomatoes and sauté well for few minutes. Mash the tomatoes with the back of the ladle lightly.
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Add salt, turmeric powder sambar powder, tamarind water. Mix it well and add 1/2 cup of more water. Close the pan with a lid. Lower the flame and let it cook for few minutes.
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Transfer the content in a bowl and serve it hot with Idli/Dosa/Pongal.
old memories refreshed. it tastes yummy too.
wow Tastey post!!!
That looks delicious! I have never had it before. This might be fun to try!
Thanks for the recipe. Tried it today and it was yummy!