🌿 Vegetarian Tamil Nadu Dinner

Veg Kothu Parotta

Tamil Nadu dinner — Vegetarian kothu parotta — the vegetable-only version of the street classic.

Prep20 min
🍳Cook30 min
🕐Total50 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelMedium
Veg Kothu Parotta
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Tamil
Hindi

Method

  1. 1

    Shred parotta: Take 4-5 cooked parottas. Shred into small irregular pieces by hand.

  2. 2

    Prepare vegetables: Finely dice 1 carrot, 5 beans and half cup cabbage into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Beat eggs: Beat 2 eggs with salt and pepper (optional for egg version — skip for pure veg).

  4. 4

    Heat iron tawa on very high heat: Add 3 tbsp oil.

  5. 5

    Fry aromatics on high heat: Add 1 finely chopped onion and 3 green chillies. Fry 3 minutes on high heat.

  6. 6

    Add vegetables: Add diced vegetables. Toss on high heat 3 minutes until cooked but still slightly crisp.

  7. 7

    Add spices: Add 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala and half tsp turmeric. Toss.

  8. 8

    Add eggs if using: Pour beaten eggs and fold continuously until eggs set.

  9. 9

    Add shredded parotta: Add shredded parotta. Using two spatulas chop and fold vigorously on high heat 4-5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Veg kothu parotta should be slightly charred and well-spiced. Serve with raita.

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