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Kottu roti recipe
A delicious Sri Lankan street food delight!
Ingredients
- 4 roti
- 200 g cabbage
- 100 g carrot
- 1 onion
- 2 eggs
- 300 g chicken
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
How to make Kottu roti
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat until it shimmers and is ready for cooking.
- Add 1 chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in 200 g of shredded cabbage, 100 g of grated carrot, and 300 g of diced chicken; cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, and a pinch of salt; mix well for 2-3 minutes to combine all flavors.
- Incorporate 300 g of roti pieces and 2 beaten eggs; stir-fry everything together until heated through and well combined, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once cooked, taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, stirring well to combine.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute to set slightly before serving.
- Serve hot with a side of lime wedges for added freshness.
What is Kottu roti?
Kottu roti is a traditional dish from Sri Lanka, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, cabbage and carrot. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Kottu roti take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 7 minutes.
Any tips for making Kottu roti?
Use fresh roti for the best texture and flavor.
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