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    Kothu Parotta Recipe

    Last Updated On: Nov 15, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Kothu Parotta is a popular Indian street food made with leftover parotta, salna, vegetables, spices and herbs. Egg Kothu Parotta also called Muttai Parotta is a famous street food delicacy that is relished by all. Learn to make the best Kothu Parotta at home following the recipe here.

    Kothu parotta in a white plate with raita

    If I can say the one thing that I can compromise on road side shops, it is with no doubt my favorite kothu parotta. I just love the taste in road side shops and it can no way be compared with the taste we get in restaurants. I tried to recreate the taste and it was close to it except for the addition of salna they use.

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    • Kothu Parotta Ingredients
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    About Kothu Parotta

    Kothu Parotta is made by using leftover parotta, salna, vegetables, herbs and spices. Egg Kothu Parottaisa very famous street food. There are a lot of variations which includes veg kothu, egg kothu or non-veg kothu parottas.

    I love egg kothu parotta the best, you can make it with salna or without salna. Salna is a side dish served with parotta which is packed with masala flavors. Usually in street side shops they add this salna for kothu parotta which makes is moist. I make kothu parotta without it too as salna is not readily available always.

    I prefer kothu parotta to normal parotta any day and the taste in restaurants can stand no where near the kothu parotta style the road side shops makes. I am yet to make my own parottas, to me it seems to be always a tiresome task but sure to post it soon.

    Kothu parotta in a white plate with raita

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    Kothu Parotta Ingredients

    • Parotta – Use regular parotta or whole wheat parotta.
    • Egg – Use 1 egg for 2 parottas that ratio will be great.
    • Tempering – A tempering is made with oil, fennel seeds and green chilies.
    • Onion, Tomato – Onion and tomato is sautéed well and mixed with other ingredients.
    • Ginger garlic paste – Ginger garlic paste adds flavor to this dish.
    • Spice powders – Turmeric powder, red chili powder, pepper powders and garam masala powder is added.
    • Curry leaves, Coriander leaves – Curry leaves and coriander leaves adds so much flavor to this dish.
    Kothu parotta in a white plate with raita

    How to make Kothu Parotta

    1. Chop the parottas into small pieces. Keep aside.
    2. Heat oil, first temper fennel seeds then add add curry leaves, green chilies let it splutter. Then add ginger garlic paste, allow it to brown slightly.
    3. Now add onions, once it turns transparent, add tomatoes when it turns mushy add turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala powder and pepper powder. Add required salt and mix well.
    4. Then add the eggs mix it to scramble well, once it turns nicely fried and blended with the masalas add the chopped parotta and give a stir so that parotta is blended well with the egg and masalas.
    5. Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off.

    Expert Tips

    • You can skip eggs and add any veggie of your choice.
    • Usually in road side shops for 1 plate of kothu parotta they use 2 shredded parotas and 2 eggs with the above said ingredients with salna added at the end which gives a mushy and soft texture.
    • Also for the road style kothu parotta they add salna(the kurma that comes with normal parottas) which gives a very nice taste.
    • Squeeze lemon juice while serving if you like the flavor.

    Serving and Storage

    Kothu Parotta is best when served hot! It goes well with onion raita or salna though it tastes great on its own. You can store leftovers in fridge and it keeps well for 2 days, reheat while serving.

    Kothu parotta in a white plate with raita

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    Kothu Parotta Recipe

    Kothu Parotta is a popular Indian street food made with leftover parotta, salna, vegetables, spices and herbs. Egg Kothu Parotta also called Muttai Parotta is a famous street food delicacy that is relished by many. Learn to make the best Kothu Parotta at home following the recipe here.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Servings1
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 small parottas
    • 1 egg
    • 1 small sized onion chopped finely
    • 1 small sized tomato chopped finely
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 pinch turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander leaves chopped finely

    To temper :

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 1 green chili
    • few curry leaves

    Instructions

    • Chop the parottas into small pieces. Keep aside.
    • Heat oil, first temper fennel seeds then add add curry leaves, green chilies let it splutter. Then add ginger garlic paste, allow it to brown slightly.
    • Now add onions, once it turns transparent, add tomatoes when it turns mushy add turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala powder and pepper powder. Add required salt and mix well.
    • Then add the eggs mix it to scramble well, once it turns nicely fried and blended with the masalas add the chopped parotta and give a stir so that parotta is blended well with the egg and masalas.
    • Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off.

    Notes

    • You can skip eggs and add any veggie of your choice.
    • Usually in road side shops for 1 plate of kothu parotta they use 2 shredded parotas and 2 eggs with the above said ingredients with salna added at the end which gives a mushy and soft texture.
    • Also for the road style kothu parotta they add salna(the kurma that comes with normal parottas) which gives a very nice taste.
    • Squeeze lemon juice while serving if you like the flavor.
    Nutrition Facts
    Kothu Parotta Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (125 g)
    Calories 135 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.03g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 246mg82%
    Sodium 117mg5%
    Potassium 360mg10%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 1378IU28%
    Vitamin C 13mg16%
    Calcium 61mg6%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Ramya Bala

      September 21, 2011 at 2:30 am

      looks yummy :)I make it by adding salna to it…

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    2. The Mad Jammer

      September 21, 2011 at 2:34 am

      Nice 🙂 I love kothu parota. What would be the best choice of veggies – cabbage, capsicum okay?

      Reply
    3. Sharmilee! :)

      September 21, 2011 at 2:37 am

      @Mad Jammer : Yeah you can add in carrot and peas too along with cabbage and capsicum

      Reply
    4. Sobha Shyam

      September 21, 2011 at 3:32 am

      this is my fav, looks so delicious dear, simple and lovely clicks..

      Reply
    5. Divya Kudua

      September 21, 2011 at 3:43 am

      I love it too,but I have the veg version(without the egg).Looks delicious!!

      Reply
    6. Neetz

      September 21, 2011 at 3:55 am

      Superb!!!.. i love kothu porotta.. if thats with egg even more yummier 🙂

      Reply
    7. Balakrishna Saraswathy

      September 21, 2011 at 4:13 am

      Kothu parota is my hubby fav and I prepare the same with addition of eggs:) Looks yummyooo….

      Reply
    8. Nithya

      September 21, 2011 at 4:16 am

      This is yummm I say 🙂 Love it. I have never had the road side version but have tasted it from Hot chips.

      Reply
    9. Prathibha

      September 21, 2011 at 4:17 am

      I like dis,but an eggless version

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    10. Rekha shoban

      September 21, 2011 at 4:18 am

      wow!!my favourite….usually when i go to hotel i order for it….yum yum!!

      Reply
    11. Priti

      September 21, 2011 at 5:08 am

      Love this too …every time I go out order this but veg version ….looks so yum

      Reply
    12. Mahek

      September 21, 2011 at 5:19 am

      GREAT IDEA WITH THE EGGS IMPROVES NUTRITION TOO…

      Reply
    13. Umm Mymoonah

      September 21, 2011 at 5:31 am

      When it comes to street food, this is the one I love the best, looks very delicious.

      Reply
    14. Tina

      September 21, 2011 at 6:05 am

      Looks yummy yummy….

      Reply
    15. Chandrani

      September 21, 2011 at 6:17 am

      Perfect breakfast. Healthy tasty dish.

      Reply
    16. Gayathri Kumar

      September 21, 2011 at 7:46 am

      Great clicks. The plate makes me hungry..

      Reply
    17. An Open Book

      September 21, 2011 at 8:24 am

      my absolute fav

      Reply
    18. Lavi

      September 21, 2011 at 8:37 am

      this is my favourite sharmi! you can also add spring onions at end.

      Reply
    19. Priya

      September 21, 2011 at 9:25 am

      I can have this delicious kothu parotta anytime,yumm!

      Reply
    20. ChitraKrishna

      September 21, 2011 at 10:28 am

      Wow…. looks so delicious.

      Reply
    21. layaa

      September 21, 2011 at 11:59 am

      Excellent recipe dear,makes me mouthwatering.

      Reply
    22. Premalatha Aravindhan

      September 21, 2011 at 12:32 pm

      My fav too Sharmi,missing these now a days:(
      Luks super tempting and the recipe is too gud…

      Reply
    23. Vardhini

      September 21, 2011 at 12:43 pm

      Nice presentation Sharmi. Never made it before though.

      Reply
    24. noodlehead

      September 21, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      I usually make kothu parota with leftover sabzis 🙂 Instead of adding the various masala powders I dunk in any sabzi or dal and viola, it's done! I add a few eggs to make it more wholesome. It's a great way to use up leftover curry/vegetables. In fact, this is on the menu tonight!

      Reply
    25. Nalini's Kitchen

      September 21, 2011 at 2:14 pm

      Looks delicious,nice clicks and presentation.

      Reply
    26. Angie's Recipes

      September 21, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      The kothu parota looks so tasty! Love the clicks, very tempting.

      Reply
    27. Cham

      September 21, 2011 at 4:10 pm

      My fav food, I had few times in my last trip 🙂 Good one.

      Reply
    28. Prathima Rao

      September 21, 2011 at 4:50 pm

      Totally loved your version of this kothu paratha!!! Looks so tasty!!!
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    29. Nisa Homey

      September 21, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      OMG Sharmi….these are my favorite….I wish these are my dinner 🙁

      Reply
    30. Valarmathi Sanjeev

      September 21, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      Love this…looks tempting and yummy…..Nice clicks too.

      Reply
    31. arthi

      September 21, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      very tempting kothu parottas!!nice clicks..

      Reply
    32. Laavanya

      September 21, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      my favorite… so very delicious.

      Reply
    33. divya

      September 21, 2011 at 8:23 pm

      Omg, mouthwatering here..wat a fabulous kothu paratha..

      Reply
    34. Torviewtoronto

      September 21, 2011 at 11:08 pm

      we love this kothu looks delicious

      Reply
    35. Fahad Khan

      September 22, 2011 at 4:07 am

      A 'Parotta' is a parantha,am I right?
      And I also wanted to know what is 'Chalna'.I Googled the term and I guess it is some curry?

      Reply
    36. priya ravi

      September 22, 2011 at 4:16 am

      i too luv this recipe.. but the ones i have tasted here never match the taste we get in India.
      will try my luck at home 🙂

      Reply
    37. Sharmilee! :)

      September 22, 2011 at 8:03 am

      @Fahad Khan : Parotta is with fully maida(white flour) but paratha uses wheat flour as the main ingredient. And chalna is a kurma type of siddish they give in road side shops here with parotta 🙂

      Reply
    38. Yummy Team

      September 22, 2011 at 6:28 pm

      Love kothu parotta. Your clicks are very tempting!

      Reply
    39. Nupur

      September 24, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      First time visiting ur blog.. Awesome pics and lovely recipes..
      Some awards are waiting for you at my space.. Please accept them

      Reply
    40. Pavithra

      September 24, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      I think I missed few post.. really hectic 🙁 .. anyways kothu parotta my very fav one… feel like grabbing it and finish it off 🙂

      Reply
    41. recipeswap

      September 26, 2011 at 12:35 pm

      wow this looks so nice and yummy.

      Reply
    42. Jo

      December 12, 2011 at 11:53 am

      Can we try this whith (wheat)rotis?? or parotta compulsory

      Reply
    43. Sharmilee! :)

      December 12, 2011 at 11:55 am

      @Jo : You can very well adapt this recipe for rotis too….Do try and let me know!

      Reply
    44. Navcat

      October 07, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      I'm probably the only guy commenting here, and I have to say your recipe worked wonderfully. Wow! That kothu parotta made my day. My wife is at her mom's place after a fight and your recipe saved me. Big thumbs up to you. 🙂

      Reply
    45. Madhavi

      October 11, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      we make this recipe from leftover chapatis…its too yummy with curd!

      Reply
    46. Meeeeee

      March 04, 2013 at 3:55 am

      First time here.. Your blog is awesome 🙂
      I tried this recipe and it came out well.. 🙂 Missed chalna though 🙁

      Reply
    47. subha thraa

      August 08, 2013 at 4:24 pm

      i like all your recipes and also i tried some of them….came out well. thanks a lot sharmi….
      can you post the normal parotta for making chilli and kothu parotto….. and home

      Reply
    48. Jane Ire

      November 16, 2013 at 4:29 pm

      Sharmilee..just before adding paratas, try adding our normal chicken gravy(along with the oil in the chicken gravy) to the recipe and then mix paratas …here after u will not compromise on the taste of ur kothu parotas made on road side…and we never add ginger garlic paste at all as we add our chicken gravy there…it tastes like road side kothu paratas…u and ur family members are welcome home and I will give this wonderful dish…

      Reply
    49. Mythili Pandian

      December 31, 2013 at 11:14 am

      yesterday i try this kothu parotta its very tasty my husband like it….thank you so much sharmis……

      Reply
    50. Sakthi

      January 10, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      First Time Here.. Your blog is awesome and nice picture 🙂
      Love reading it

      Reply
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