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Authentic Chidambaram Gosthu served in a traditional steel bowl, highlighting rich flavors and authe.

Chidambaram gothsu

It is a traditional side dish often prepared at the Chidambaram Nataraja temple. Unique ingredients and preparation make it different from the usual gostu.

brinjal gosthu

Flavorful dish with brinjal. It tastes best with samba rice. you also use it as a side dish for South Indian tiffin varieties like idli, dosai, Pongal, etc. Also, tasty rice accompaniment when mixed with rice

Brinjal variety

I have used a big eggplant but You can use any variety of brinjal. Cut the brinjal just before sauteeing to avoid decoloration. alternatively, you can soak in water

should I roast brinjal in oil or roast in a gas directly?

For temple prasadam traditionally oil is roasted in sesame oil but if you like charred flavor eggplant you can directly roast it in gas

Delicious Chidambaram Gosthu served with rice and traditional bread, showcasing authentic South Indi.

The shelf life of kathirikai gosthu

It stays good for 2-3 days in the fridge. For longer shelf life increase sesame oil.

what should be the consistency of gostu

traditionally we have to cook till oil oozes out and it comes to a thokku consistency

CAN I add onion and garlic?

yes but traditionally they are not added

Authentic Chidambaram gosthu served in a metal bowl, highlighting rich flavors and traditional spice.

Ingredients

To roast

2 teaspoon coriander seeds

1+ ½ teaspoon Chana dal

¼ teaspoon sesame oil

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds

Gosthu

¼ cup sesame oil

1 eggplant

Curry leaves

Asafoetida

Salt

1+½ cup Tamarind water

1 teaspoon jaggery

Traditional Chidambaram Gosthu served with rice and curry on stainless steel plate.

how to make Chidambaram Gosthu with step-by-step pictures

First, Add all the ingredients under "to roast"; roast well. Cool and grind

Coriander seeds being roasted in a pan for traditional Chidambaram Gosthu recipe.

Cooking Chidambaram Gosthu with roasted Chana Dal in a skillet.

Cooking chickpeas and black gram for Chidambaram Gosthu in a skillet.

Delicious Chidambaram Gosthu featuring spicy red chilies and aromatic spices. Perfect traditional So.

Authentic Chidambaram Gosthu with spices and herbs.

Roasting spices and ingredients for Chidambaram Gosthu dish in a traditional pan.

add oil and heat and Splutter mustard seeds

Sesame oil being poured into a stainless steel bowl for Chidambaram Gosthu.

Traditional Chidambaram Gosthu cooking pot with heat oil label.

Add eggplant, curry leaves, asafoetida, and salt; roast well till they turn mushy

Chopped large eggplant pieces for Chidambaram Gosthu dish.

Chopped eggplant and curry leaves in a cooking pot for Chidambaram Gosthu.

Cooking Chidambaram Gosthu with spices and vegetables in a stainless steel pan.

Adding required salt to Chidambaram Gosthu in a stainless steel vessel.

Traditional Chidambaram Gosthu being cooked, showcasing authentic South Indian cuisine.

furthermore, Add tamarind water and jaggery; boil well

Tamarind water being prepared in a pot for Chidambaram Gosthu dish.

Close-up of Chidambaram Gosthu with jaggery and spices in a pot.

Traditional Chidambaram Gosthu being boiled in a large pot.

Add ground mixture; mix well and cook till Gosthu comes together and oil oozes out

Ground spices for Chidambaram Gosthu in traditional cooking style.

Preparing Chidambaram Gosthu with water in a stainless steel pot.

Hot Chidambaram Gosthu served in a traditional pot, ready to enjoy.

Traditional Chidambaram Gosthu curry with rich spices and oil separation.