Chidambaram Brinjal Gothsu | Kathirikai Kothsu

Name: Chidambaram Brinjal Gothsu | Kathirikai Kothsu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Gooseberry size Tamarind ((or 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste)); 5 nos Brinjal (cubed ); 2 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt (adjust to your taste); 2 tbsp Cooking Oil; 1 tsp Oil; 2 tsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu); 1 tsp Urad Dal; 4 Red Chili (adjust to your spice level); ¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds; 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 pinch Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing); few Curry Leaves; 2 Green Chili

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Chidambaram Brinjal Gothsu is a popular side dish/accompaniment for Ven Pongal / Idli / Dosa. It's a tamarind based gravy made using perfectly cooked brinjal and freshly made masala powder. It's one of the signature dish in Chidambaram where it's served along with Ven Pongal.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:25 GMT