A generous helping of piping hot and flaky kothu parotta is perfect for a quick, tasty and satisfying meal. A wholesome and nutritious dish, kothu parotta is generally served as a main dish that is often loaded with veggies, chicken, and even seafood.
This dish continues to retain its charm for all the right reasons, thanks to the amalgamation of aromatic species and add-ons like chicken. And the best part is that making kothu parotta (also known as mince parotta) at home is super-easy when you have high-quality, fresh chicken delivered to your doorstep. Continue reading to learn more about it.
The Origin of Kothu Parotta
Believed to have originated in the 1970s in Trincomalee or Batticaloa, the eastern province of Sri Lanka, kothu parotta witnessed a humble beginning.
As a creative method to utilise the leftover food and prevent food wastage, it was originally made from Godhamba rotis that would be chopped into tiny strips and blended with a range of spices, eggs, meat, or fried vegetables to make a delectable dish.
While some people believe that the delightful kothu parotta was invented in Sri Lanka, others believe it originated in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, which has emerged as one of the most popular food cities in India.
Being a dish quite popular in India, it has to have variations. If you’re not a purist and appreciate creativity, you will probably like mutton, paneer, and even prawn-style kothu paratha.
The actual origins of kothu parotta are still up for debate. But people hardly care about it when they order it from street food vendors and even some fast food joints that have joined the kothu bandwagon.
Kothu Parotta Interesting Facts
Here are some interesting facts about kothu parotta you must know:
- Kothu parotta is a lip-smacking street food that was first found in Tamil Nadu.
- The name and variations of kothu parotta are derived from the Sinhalese and Tamil languages, both meaning “chopped bread.”
- Kothu is considered to be the Sri Lankan equivalent of the hamburger in terms of its popularity.
- The dish also has a fan base in nations like Singapore, Malaysia, and the Maldives.
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To make kothu parotta, you’d need high-quality chicken that will add to the dish’s bite, flavour, and overall taste. All our chicken products are fresh and never frozen.
They are cut and cleaned by expert meat professionals for convenience. We deliver your order quickly in tamper-proof, vacuum-sealed packages. At Licious, our chicken is sourced from biosecure farms and contains no hormones or antibiotic residue.
So when looking to savour chicken kothu parotta, choose Licious Chicken Keema that is fresh, perfectly ground and needs no prep.
Kothu Parotta Recipe: How to Make Kothu Parotta at Home?
Ingredients
- 150 gms Licious Chicken Keema
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sliced ginger
- 2 whole chopped tomatoes
- 2 chopped green chillies
- 2 whole finely chopped onions
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp chilli powder Kashmiri
- 1 egg scrambled
- 1/2 tsp fennel powder
- 6-8 Parottas
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 4-5 Curry leaves
- leaves Coriander- chopped for garnish
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
- Shred the parottas into mini, bite-sized pieces after toasting them on a pan until crispy. Keep it aside.
- Grind the garlic, green chillies, and ginger together to make a paste.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan, preferably non-stick, over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté them for a few minutes.
- Add the paste of garlic-ginger-green chillies and garam masala.
- Give the mixture a good stir till the onions turn golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy.
- Next, add fennel powder, chilli powder, salt and coriander powder.
- Combine the mixture well and cook for a minute.
- Now add the scrambled eggs to the mix ensuring that they are evenly distributed throughout the pan.
- In a separate pan, fry the Licious Chicken Keema with basic seasoning until they’re slightly opaque and not pinkish.
- Add the fully-cooked chicken keema when the eggs are completely cooked through.
- Stir for a few seconds.
- Add shredded parottas and again combine well.
- Add curry leaves after cooking while stirring well.
- Remove from heat.
- Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and finally garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot either with onion raita.
Recipe Notes
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