Kothu Parotta

Kothu Parotta

Kothu Parotta

Layers of parotta shredded and tossed on a hot iron griddle with beaten eggs, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and a fierce spice masala — the clattering of two metal spatulas against the griddle is the signature sound of every Madras street corner and late-night eatery. Available in egg, chicken, mutton, or plain (veg) versions, kothu parotta is Chennai's most iconic street food.

Cuisines

Chettinad Kongunadu Madras Pondicherry

Best for

Dinner Snacks

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Parottum 3 Parottum , store-bought or homemade
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Onion 1 cup Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , finely chopped
Mixed Vegetable 1 cup Mixed Vegetable , finely chopped (carrot, peas, beans)
ginger-garlic paste 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
Curry Leaf 2 tablespoons Curry Leaf
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Egg 2 Egg
Chicken 1 cup Chicken , cooked, shredded, optional
Lemon 1 Lemon , juiced
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the curry leaves and chopped onions, sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  5. 5 Mix in the chopped mixed vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
  6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  7. 7 Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space.
  8. 8 Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
  9. 9 Add the shredded chicken, if using, and mix well.
  10. 10 Tear the parottas into small pieces and add them to the pan.
  11. 11 Stir everything together, ensuring the parotta pieces are well coated with the masala.
  12. 12 Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and stir to combine.
  13. 13 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken and add more vegetables or paneer.