What is Chidambaram brinjal gothsu (Kathirikai Gotsu)?

What is Chidambaram brinjal gothsu (Kathirikai Gotsu)?

The key ingredient to Chidambaram Brinjal Gothsu (Kathirikai Gotsu) is the the freshly made masasla powder. We are going to roast and grind spices freshly that enhances the flavor. Instead of just adding broken red chili / green chili or sambar powder, the freshly ground spices increases the taste of the gothsu.

What to eat in brinjal gothsu?

For our breakfast accompaniment, we can very well enrich the Brinjal Gothsu (Kathirikai Gotsu) with shallots (baby onions). Although, conventionally, its made from smoked brinjals, but nowadays many of us especially living in abroad has sometimes no choice of Gas stoves instead we have coil or induction based stove.

Can we add onion in gothsu?

In the temple, for the neivedhyam (offering for God), onion will not be added in gothsu. Perfect accompaniment to Pongal and Idli ! For our breakfast accompaniment, we can very well enrich the Brinjal Gothsu (Kathirikai Gotsu) with shallots (baby onions).

Can we make Gotsu with mixed vegetables?

We can make gotsu with mixed vegetables. But Brinjal gotsu (Kathirikkai Gotsu / Venn Pongal Gotsu) is the traditional gotsu variety. Wash and chop the brinjals and soak it in water to prevent de-colourisation.