Thakkali Vengaya Gotsu

Gotsu is a unique side dish for Pongal. It’s a complete breakfast menu. Pongal, gotsu, coconut chutney, along with urad dal vada, will make the morning so yummy. Gotsu also do best with dosa, idly.

Ingredients:

Onion small – 1

Tomato small – 3 (make puree)
Green chilli – 2
Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Hing – a pinch
Urad dal – ½ tsp
Chana dal – ½ tsp
Curry leaves – 1tbsp
Chopped coriander – 1tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil – 1tbsp

Method:

Heat oil, add mustard seeds, once they start cracking add urad dal, chana dal, green chilli, chopped onion, curry leaves and sauté till the onion turn light brown.
Add the tomato puree along with 1cup water.
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Let them boil for 15 to 20min in low flame.
Once they reach the semi- thick consistency add the chopped coriander and remove from fire.
Serve hot with Pongal.

Note: If the gotsu looks watery mix 1tsp of rice flour in 1tbsp water and add it to the

          Gotsu.
          If you like a spicy gotsu add one more green chilli.    
   
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