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

Ingredients

Method

  1. Shred parotta: Take 4-5 cooked parottas. Shred into small irregular pieces by hand.
  2. Prepare vegetables: Finely dice 1 carrot, 5 beans and half cup cabbage into small pieces.
  3. Beat eggs: Beat 2 eggs with salt and pepper (optional for egg version — skip for pure veg).
  4. Heat iron tawa on very high heat: Add 3 tbsp oil.
  5. Fry aromatics on high heat: Add 1 finely chopped onion and 3 green chillies. Fry 3 minutes on high heat.
  6. Add vegetables: Add diced vegetables. Toss on high heat 3 minutes until cooked but still slightly crisp.
  7. Add spices: Add 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala and half tsp turmeric. Toss.
  8. Add eggs if using: Pour beaten eggs and fold continuously until eggs set.
  9. Add shredded parotta: Add shredded parotta. Using two spatulas chop and fold vigorously on high heat 4-5 minutes.
  10. Serve: Adjust salt. Veg kothu parotta should be slightly charred and well-spiced. Serve with raita.