Name: Kothu Parotta - Kerala Style recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2-3 parathas, shredded; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 2-3 green chilies; 1-2 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic, chopped; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tomato, chopped; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tbsp. red chili powder; 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. pepper powder; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tsp. tomato paste; 1-2 eggs; 1/2 cup gravy / stock; 1 tsp. lime juice; 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves & 1 fresh red chili, chopped to garnish

ABOUT Kothu Parotta - Kerala Style RECIPE

This is a simple, yet delicious Kerala breakfast where some shredded parathas are cooked along with eggs, chicken or veggies. It is also very popular in Tamil Nadu. it is relished as it is or with some coconut chutney.

Ingredients Serving: 3

2-3 parathas, shredded
2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. asafoetida
2-3 green chilies
1-2 onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tomato, chopped
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tbsp. red chili powder
1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
1/2 tsp. pepper powder
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tsp. tomato paste
1-2 eggs
1/2 cup gravy / stock
1 tsp. lime juice
1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves & 1 fresh red chili, chopped to garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida. Allow it to splutter. Add the onion, garlic, green chilies and curry leaves. Fry till light brown.
Add the tomato and all the dry spices. Mix everything well and keep frying on a medium flame till it is mashed.
Add the tomato paste and mix well. Then add the egg and fry well. Add the shredded parathas and combine everything.
Keep on frying for 2-3 minutes. Midway add the gravy / stock and fry till dry. When done, add the lime juice and serve, garnished with coriander leaves.

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