Onion Tomato Gotsu Recipe | Thakkali Kotsu Recipe | Side dish for Idli Dosa
Onion Tomato Gotsu is a flavorful South Indian condiment that pairs beautifully with idli, dosa, uttapam and even chapati. It is known as Vengaya Thakkali Kothsu in Tamil and Pyaaz Tamatar Chutney in Hindi, this vibrant dip blends the natural sweetness of onions with the tang of ripe tomatoes and the subtle heat of green chillies. Whether you’re looking for a homemade chutney recipe or a traditional Tamil nadu style chutney, this versatile dish delivers both taste and nutrition.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Gingelly Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida
- 2 sprif Curry leaves
For Curry
- 1 large Onion peeled & chopped finely
- 2 no Green Chillies chopped finely
- 3 no Tomato chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Jaggery or to taste
- Salt to taste
For Tamarind Extract
- 1 gooseberry size Tamarind
- 1 cup Water as needed
Instructions
- Soak tamarind in water for 10 minutes. Squeeze and extract the pulp. Set this aside till needed
- Heat oil in a pan. Crackle mustard seeds. Add in asaofetida, curry leaves and mix well. Let them sizzle.
- Add in onions and green chillies. Add salt and turmeric powder and cook the onions for few mins. Now Add in tomatoes and cook that till it gets mushy. Add in chilli and coriander powder along with salt and sugar and mix well. Pour in tamarind water and cook on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Finally add coriander leaves if using and mix well. Serve with idli or dosa.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Onion Tomato Gotsu Recipe | Thakkali Kotsu Recipe | Side dish for Idli Dosa
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
94
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
12
mg
1
%
Potassium
103
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
194
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.