Chicken Kothu Parotta: How To Bring The Flavours Of South Indian Street Food At Home

By Aanchal Mathur

Kothu Parotta is a robust and vibrant street food delicacy from South India made by mixing a medley of ingredients, resulting in a spicy, flavorsome, and utterly satisfying culinary experience. 

Ingredients

3-4 parottas 1 big onion, finely chopped 1 big tomato, finely chopped 4 Green Chillies, finely chopped 1 cup leftover chicken curry 1/2 cup shredded chicken 2 eggs 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp chilli powder 2 sprigs of curry leaves 1/4 cup coriander leaves Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil (preferably coconut) 

Step 1

Roast the parotta in ghee as usual, until golden brown on both sides. Shred and keep aside. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a thick-bottomed kadhai, heat oil and add the onions, torn curry leaves, tomato and green chillies. Mix with a spatula for 2 minutes. 

Step 3

Add the chilli powder and then add the shredded paratha pieces. Continue to mix in a chopping style. 

Step 4

Pour in the chicken curry and then add the shredded chicken. Mix well. Add the whipped eggs and stir to combine.  

Step 4

Keep mixing with the spatula until the eggs are cooked. Taste to adjust salt and spices as required. Garnish the kothu parotta with coriander leaves and serve hot.