How long does Kathrika Gotsu take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kathrika Gotsu serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kathrika Gotsu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kathrika Gotsu spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kathrika Gotsu?

½ tsp Urad Dal (split), 15 grams Tamarind, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 80 grams Onion, 80 grams Tomato, 0.25 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathrika Gotsu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kathrika Gotsu?

About 83 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kathrika Gotsu

Name: Kathrika Gotsu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 15 grams Tamarind; 2 cup Water; 1 tsp Sesame Oil; 1 tsp Chana Dal; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Asafoetida; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 80 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 80 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; 0.25 grams Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Jaggery; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

35 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Gostu, Gosthu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Kathrika gotsu: flame-roasted, mashed brinjal cooked in sesame oil with onion, tomato, tamarind and fresh gotsu powder. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 35 min, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Pongal

Ingredients

17 items

3 people

Tamarind15 grams
Water2 cup
Sesame Oil1 tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds2 grams
Asafoetida1 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped80 grams
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Tomato, Finely Chopped80 grams
Turmeric Powder0.25 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Jaggery1 tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	83kcal	249kcal
Protein	2.1g	6.3g
Carbohydrate	14g	42g
Fat	2.8g	8.4g
Fibre	3.3g	9.9g
Sugar	6.4g	19g

Cookd masalas for urad dal (split)

Chettinad Masala
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Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the tamarind, pour water and let it soak.
TamarindWater
2
Roast all the ingredients for the gotsu powder until golden brown and aromatic and set aside to cool. Blend the ingredients into a fine powder and set aside.
Sesame OilChana DalUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsFenugreek SeedsAsafoetida
3
Oil the brinjal mildly, and roast it over open flame until the skin is charred and the flesh turns soft. Peel off the skin and mash the brinjal and set aside.
Mustard SeedsFenugreek Seeds
4
In a kadhai, pour sesame oil, add in the mustard and fenugreek seeds, once they splutter add in the onions and saute until it turns soft and slightly browned, around 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, turmeric powder and saute until the tomato turns mushy, around 2 minutes. Add in the mashed brinjal and mix thoroughly.
OnionCurry leavesTomatoTurmeric Powder
5
Once thoroughly mixed add in the prepared gotsu powder, salt and mix thoroughly. Pour in the prepared tamarind water and bring it to a boil, let it cook for 5-6 minutes covered or until the raw flavour of the tamarind disappears. Once cooked and thickened garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with ghee pongal.
SaltJaggeryCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kathrika Gotsu take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kathrika Gotsu serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kathrika Gotsu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kathrika Gotsu spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kathrika Gotsu?: ½ tsp Urad Dal (split), 15 grams Tamarind, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 80 grams Onion, 80 grams Tomato, 0.25 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kathrika Gotsu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kathrika Gotsu?: About 83 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.