Thakkali Gothsu is a tangy gravy which is a perfect side dish for idli, dosa or rava Idli. This recipe is from my native Tirunelveli and it called as Thakkali khichadi there. I learnt this from my Amma who is a expert in making our native dishes. This gothsu is different from the tomato gothsu made in North parts of Tamilnadu with moong dal. This gravy is very simple & easy to make but it has a unique taste and definitely a keeper recipe! Do try this once to fall in love with this Gothsu.
Tomato Gothsu / Thakkali Gothsu Recipe (Tirunelveli Style) | Side dishfor Idli Dosa
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Tomato Gothsu / Thakkali Gothsu in Tirunelveli Style.Easy and best side dish for Idli/dosa.
Author: Kalyani
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients
- Tomatoes - 4 medium sized
- Green chillies - 2 to 3
- Grated coconut - ¼ cup
- Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Corainder leaves - to garnish
To Temper
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Urad dal - 1 tsp
- Gingelly oil - 2 tsp
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the tomatoes & green chillies and chop them roughly.
- Place the chopped tomatoes and green chillies in a pressure cooker & cook it for a whistle.
- In the meantime, cut the onions finely and keep it ready along with curry leaves & coriander leaves. Once pressure released from the cooker, grind tomatoes and green chillies with coconut to a fine paste & keep aside.
Method
- Heat a pan with oil and the items to temper. Once the mustard seeds cracks, urad dal turns brown, add curry leaves.
- Add onions & fry till it becomes transparent.
- Now add the tomato coconut paste along with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well and boil it in a medium flame.
- Keep boiling the gravy for 5 minutes. Once it reaches the desired consistency, Garnish with coriander leaves & switch off the flame.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 3
Preparation :
1. Wash the tomatoes & green chillies and chop them roughly.
2. Place the chopped tomatoes and green chillies in a pressure cooker & cook it for a whistle.
3. In the meantime, cut the onions finely and keep it ready along with curry leaves & coriander leaves. Once pressure released from the cooker, grind tomatoes and green chillies with coconut to a fine paste & keep aside.
Procedure :
1. Heat a pan with oil and the items to temper. Once the mustard seeds cracks, urad dal turns brown, add curry leaves.
2. Add onions & fry till it becomes transparent.
3. Now add the tomato coconut paste along with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well and boil it in a medium flame.
4. Keep boiling the gravy for 5 minutes. Once it reaches the desired consistency, Garnish with coriander leaves & switch off the flame.
Serve the tomato gothsu with hot steaming idlies! Yummy combo for breakfast or dinner.
Notes :
1. Sambar powder can be used instead of red chilli powder.
2. Use ripe tomatoes for best results.
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