Gothsu

Gothsu is a side dish served along with idli. It is popular in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Tamil Nadu. It looks and tastes like sambar. A sambar sans lentil /dal. 


Method

• In a pressure cooker heat oil. Add the cumin seeds and mustard. When it start spluttering, add the chopped onion, tomatoes and the slit green chillys. Sauté well, till oil comes out. 
• Add the sambar powder and stir well. 
• Add tamarind juice. 
• Add the cubed potatoes and tamarind. 
• Add a cup of water. Close the lid and cook. After 5 whistles remove from flame. 
• Wait till all the pressure is released. Open , add salt to taste. Adjust the consistency of Gothsu. If very thick add boiled water to thin.
• Serve hot with idli. 

Ingredients: 

Tomato - 2 big 

Onion - 1 big 

Green chilly - 4 -5  

Brinjal - 2 big 

Potato - 1 medium 
Oil - 1 - 2 table spoons

Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon 

Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon 

Sambar Powder - 1 - 11/2 tablespoon 

Tamarind juice ( thick) - 4 teaspoons 
Water 1 - 11/2 cups

Salt to taste