veg kothu parotta recipe

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Shredded Parotta, popularly known as Kathu Parotta, is one of the most famous South Indian street foods, especially in Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka and Kerala. The word “Kathu” means chopped or shredded. In this dish, layered parottas are shredded into small pieces and cooked with masala, vegetables, egg, or chicken to create a spicy, flavourful dish.

This dish is very popular in street-side shops where cooks make a unique “Tak Tak Tak” sound by chopping parotta using iron spatulas on a hot tawa. The taste of Kathu Parotta is spicy, soft, slightly crispy, and very delicious.

In this article, you will learn:

  • What is shredded parotta
  • Ingredients
  • Step-by-step recipe
  • Chicken shredded parotta recipe
  • Egg shredded parotta recipe
  • Tips for perfect taste
  • Serving suggestions
  • FAQ

 

What is Shredded Parotta?

Shredded Parotta (Kotha Parotta) is made by shredding Malabar parotta into small pieces and mixing it with onion, tomato, spices, curry leaves, and salsa (gravy). Sometimes egg or chicken is added for extra taste.

It is a perfect evening dinner recipe and street food recipe.

 

Ingredients for Shredded Parotta

Main Ingredients

  • Parotta – 4
  • Onion – 2 (finely chopped)
  • Tomato – 2 (chopped)
  • Green chilli – 2 (chopped)
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tablespoon
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Salt – as needed

Spices

  • Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
  • Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Garam masala – ½ teaspoon
  • Pepper powder – ½ teaspoon

Optional

  • Egg – 2
  • Cooked chicken – 1 cup
  • Salan or chicken gravy – 1 cup

 

How to Make Parotta at Home (Short Method)

If you don’t have ready parotta, you can make it at home.

Ingredients:

  • Maida – 2 cups
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Sugar – 1 teaspoon
  • Oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Water – as needed

Steps:

  1. Mix Maida, salt, sugar, oil.
  2. Add water and make soft dough.
  3. Rest dough for 2 hours.
  4. Roll thin sheet and apply oil.
  5. Fold like layers and roll again.
  6. Cook on tawa with oil.
  7. Crush parotta to make layers.

 

Step-by-Step Shredded Parotta Recipe

Step 1: Shred the Parotta

Take cooked parottas and tear them into small pieces using your hands. Keep aside.

Step 2: Prepare Masala

  1. Heat oil in a large tawa.
  2. Add curry leaves and green chilli.
  3. Add chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
  4. Add ginger garlic paste and cook until raw smell disappears.
  5. Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.

Step 3: Add Spices

Add:

  • Turmeric powder
  • Chilli powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Garam masala
  • Pepper powder
  • Salt

Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 4: Add Egg (Optional)

Break 2 eggs into masala and scramble well.

Step 5: Add Chicken or Salan

Add cooked chicken pieces or Salan gravy and mix well.

Step 6: Add Shredded Parotta

Add shredded parotta pieces and mix well.

Now using two spatulas, chop and mix the parotta with masala on tawa for 3–5 minutes.

Step 7: Garnish

Add coriander leaves and serve hot.

 

Chicken Shredded Parotta Recipe

Ingredients

  • Shredded parotta – 4 parottas
  • Chicken curry – 1 cup
  • Onion – 1
  • Tomato – 1
  • Chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Pepper – ½ tsp
  • Curry leaves
  • Oil
  • Salt

Method

  1. Heat oil on tawa.
  2. Fry onion, curry leaves.
  3. Add tomato and spices.
  4. Add chicken curry.
  5. Add shredded parotta.
  6. Chop and mix well.
  7. Serve hot.

 

Egg Kotha Parotta Recipe

Ingredients

  • Parotta – 3
  • Egg – 2
  • Onion – 1
  • Tomato – 1
  • Green chilli – 1
  • Pepper – ½ tsp
  • Salt
  • Oil

Method

  1. Heat oil.
  2. Fry onion, chilli.
  3. Add tomato and cook.
  4. Add egg and scramble.
  5. Add shredded parotta.
  6. Add pepper and salt.
  7. Mix and cook 3 minutes.

 

Tips for Perfect Shredded Parotta

  1. Always use sauna for street-style taste.
  2. Cook on big tawa for best taste.
  3. Use pepper powder for spicy flavour.
  4. Do not add too much gravy.
  5. Chop parotta while cooking for best texture.
  6. Use leftover parotta for best result.
  7. Add egg for soft texture.
  8. Add chicken for non-veg version.

 

Serving Suggestions

Shredded Parotta tastes best with:

  • Chicken Salan
  • Egg gravy
  • Onion raita
  • Lemon
  • Boiled egg

 

Nutritional Value (Approx)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 350–450
Carbohydrates High
Protein Medium
Fat Medium
Fiber Low

 

Common Mistakes

Mistake Result
Too much gravy Soggy parotta
Less spice No taste
Not chopping Not real kotha
Using fresh parotta Sticky texture

 

FAQ

  1. Can I use chapati instead of parotta?
    Yes, but taste will be different.
  2. Why street kotha parotta tastes better?
    Because they use Salan, big tawa, and high flame.
  3. Can I make veg kotha parotta?
    Yes, add vegetables like carrot, cabbage, capsicum.
  4. Can I store kotha parotta?
    No, it should be eaten hot.

 

Conclusion

Shredded Parotta (Kathu Parotta) is a very tasty and popular street food recipe. It is easy to make at home with simple ingredients like parotta, onion, tomato, spices, egg, or chicken. The secret of tasty kotha parotta is Salan, pepper powder, and chopping on tawa.

You can make:

  • Plain Kathu Parotta
  • Egg Kathu Parotta
  • Chicken Kathu Parotta
  • Veg Kathu Parotta

Make this recipe at home and enjoy hotel-style street food taste.

 

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