Egg Kothu Parotta

Egg Kothu Parotta

Egg Kothu Parotta

Scrambled eggs mixed with shredded parotta, spices, and vegetables, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish. It's a popular street food in Chennai.

Cuisines

Madras

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

4 parottas
3 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 handful of curry leaves
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  5. 5 Mix in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Add the curry leaves and mix well.
  7. 7 Push the masala to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space.
  8. 8 Scramble the eggs lightly and cook until they are just set.
  9. 9 Tear the parottas into small pieces and add them to the pan.
  10. 10 Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the parotta pieces are well coated with the masala and eggs.
  11. 11 Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips

For an authentic taste, use freshly made parottas if possible. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of green chilies and red chili powder.