How long does Kothu Parotta take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kothu Parotta serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kothu Parotta vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Kothu Parotta spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kothu Parotta?

4 cup Maida, 1 Eggs, ½ cup Onion, ¼ cup Tomato, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothu Parotta?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kothu Parotta?

About 728 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kothu Parotta

Name: Kothu Parotta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 4 cup Maida; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 Eggs; 1¼ cup Water; As Needed Oil; 3 tbsp Oil; ½ cup Onion; 1 tbsp Green Chilli; 20 Curry leaves; ¼ cup Tomato; 2 Eggs; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Salt

50 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 30 min · Cook 20 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as kothu roti · Veg + Egg · Breads, One-pot meals

Breads One-pot meals Dairy-free

Kothu parotta: egg and maida parottas shredded in an iron pan with onion, tomato, curry leaves, egg and salna. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 min, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Maida4 cup
Salt¾ tsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Eggs3
Water1¼ cup
OilAs Needed
Oil3 tbsp
Onion½ cup
Green Chilli1 tbsp
Curry leaves20
Tomato¼ cup
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp

Contains: egg, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	728kcal	2912kcal
Protein	20g	78g
Carbohydrate	115g	460g
Fat	19g	77g
Fibre	4.4g	18g
Sugar	4.9g	20g

Cookd masalas for maida

Method

1
Knead the flour, salt, sugar, egg and water together. Add more water if required to form a smooth and soft dough. Knead for 10 minutes continuously.
MaidaSaltSugarEggsWater
2
Apply oil and rest for 1 hour. Divide and roll the dough into even spheres and apply oil on them.
Oil
3
Roll out a portion of dough into a very thin sheet. Apply oil over the rolled dough.
4
Fold the sheet of dough to form layers. Gather it into a spiral.
5
Flatten the dough spirals using your hands. Cook on a heated Tawa on medium flame until completely cooked.
6
Shred 4 Parottas into small pieces and set aside.
7
In an iron pan, heat oil and add the onion, green chilli, curry leaves and tomato.
OilOnionGreen ChilliCurry leavesTomato
8
Add in the shredded Parotta and mix well. Add the egg, pepper and salt.
EggsBlack Pepper PowderSalt
9
Add in the empty Salna. Mix well and cook for 1 minute, while breaking up any large bits of Parotta. Transfer it to a plate and serve it hot.

Before you start

How long does Kothu Parotta take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kothu Parotta serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kothu Parotta vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Kothu Parotta spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kothu Parotta?: 4 cup Maida, 1 Eggs, ½ cup Onion, ¼ cup Tomato, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kothu Parotta?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kothu Parotta?: About 728 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.