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Kothu parotta recipe video

Kothu Paratha | Spiced Shredded Flatbread | Video

Kothu parotta or paratha featuring shredded flatbread tossed with veggies and spices
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 parathas fresh or frozen or tortillas, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 large onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 green chili sliced
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
  • 1 - inch fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • ½ cup sliced bell peppers capsicum
  • 1 small carrot sliced
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground fennel fennel powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup coconut milk or water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander cilantro leaves, to garnish

Instructions

  • If using frozen parathas, cook them according to the recipe instructions and then slice. Set aside. 
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, green chilies and curry leaves. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until onions start to turn brown.
  • Add garlic and ginger. Sauté, stirring, for about 1 minute or until aromatic.
  • Add tomatoes, bell peppers (capsicum) and carrots. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
  • Add ground turmeric, ground fennel, ground coriander, garam masala and red chili powder. Sauté, stirring, for few seconds.
  • Crack in 2 eggs. Season with salt. Cook, scrambling and stir frying for about 30 seconds or until cooked through.
  • Add coconut milk or water. Stir to combine. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add sliced parathas and chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Garnish with more coriander (cilantro) leaves. Serve immediately. 

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Notes

  • Substitute parathas with tortillas or any thin flatbreads if you like
  • You can also add more veggies like broccoli, asparagus or mushrooms and cooked chicken if you like 
  • Coconut milk is optional in this recipe , however, it makes this dish more delicious. You can also add curry sauce instead.
  • Give this dish a delicious South East Asian twist by substituting coconut milk and spices with soy sauce and oyster sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 571mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g