Kumbakonam Gosthu / Vegetable Gosthu

This is a traditional recipe famous in Kumbakonam and Tanjore. In almost all the weddings that happen in and around Kumbakonam and Tanjore, this specific gosthu is served as a side dish for Idly. The addition of coriander and cumin gives a wonderful flavour to this dish.  I learnt this from my Mom. The best combo is Rava Idly and Kumbakonam Gosthu. 

Ingredients :

1. Moong Dhal - 3/4 Cup (Cooked & Mashed)

2. Onion - 1/4 Cup (Finely Chopped)

3. Mixed vegetables (Carrot, Beans, Potato) - 1/2 Cup (Finely Chopped)

4. Tomato - 1 (Finely Chopped)

5. Coriander Leaves - 2 tsp (Finely Chopped)

6. Tamarind Juice - 2 tsp

7. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

8. Oil - 3/4 tbs

For spice powder,

1. Channa Dhal - 1.5

2. Coriander Seeds - 1.5

3. Red Chilly - 3 or adjust to your taste

4. Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

5. Pepper - 1/2 tsp

Dry roast all the above ingredients and coarsely powder. Keep aside.

For seasoning,

1. Mustard - 1 

2. Urad Dhal - 1 tsp

3. Curry Leaf - A Few

4. Asafoetida - A Pinch

5. Oil - 1.5 tsp

Heat oil. Splutter mustard. Add urad dhal and fry till it turns golden brown. Add asafoetida and curry leaves. Switch off the stove. Keep aside.

Procedure :

1. Take oil in a pan. Add onion. Saute till it turns transparent.

2. Add beans, carrot, potato and tomato. Saute for few minutes.

3. Add turmeric powder. Mix well.

4. Add salt, water and tamarind juice. Allow vegetables to cook on medium flame.

5. Once the vegetables are cooked, add dhal and spice powder. Allow the contents to boil well.

6. When the contents starts to thicken, add seasoning and mix well.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves.

8. Serve hot with dosa and idly.

Who tried this recipe?
1. Priya Satheesh