Kothu Parotta

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Ingredients

3	parottas (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 cup	onion, finely chopped
1 cup	tomato, finely chopped
1 cup	mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans), finely chopped
2 tablespoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons	curry leaves
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2	eggs
1 cup	cooked chicken (optional), shredded
1	lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped
—	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.