How long does Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu serve?

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

Is Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu?

75 grams Cheese, 2 Parotta, 3 Eggs, 250 grams Chicken, 50 grams Spring Onion (whites), 70 grams Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu?

About 931 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu

Name: Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 Parotta; 250 grams Chicken, Cubes; ½ tsp Salt; ½ Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tbsp Butter; 50 grams Spring Onion (whites), Slices; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced; 70 grams Tomato, Diced; 50 grams Cabbage, Shredded; 100 grams Carrot, Julienne; 50 grams Green Capsicum, Julienne; 3 Eggs; 1½ cup Milk; 3 grams Chilli Flakes; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Curd; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 75 grams Cheese, Grated

45 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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6 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 Parotta · Non-veg · Breads, One-pot meals

Breads One-pot meals High protein

Sri Lankan cheese kothu: torn crisp parottas tossed with chicken, egg, vegetables, curd, milk and grated cheese. Mild, serves 2, about 45 minutes, with video.

High protein

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

2 people

Ghee1 tbsp
Parotta2
Chicken, Cubes250 grams
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½
Garam Masala Powder¾ tsp
Cumin Powder¼ tsp
Butter1 tbsp
Spring Onion (whites), Slices50 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced2
Tomato, Diced70 grams
Cabbage, Shredded50 grams
Carrot, Julienne100 grams
Green Capsicum, Julienne50 grams
Eggs3
Milk1½ cup
Chilli Flakes3 grams
Curd2 tbsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Cheese, Grated75 grams

Contains: milk, egg, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	931kcal	1862kcal
Protein	58g	116g
Carbohydrate	52g	104g
Fat	56g	111g
Fibre	5.7g	11g
Sugar	17g	34g

Cookd masalas for cheese

Method

1
In a pan pour ghee and grill the parottas until golden brown and crispy. Tear the parottas into small pieces and set aside.
GheeParotta
2
In a mixing bowl add the chicken, salt, black pepper, garam masala and cumin powder, mix and set aside.
ChickenSaltBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin Powder
3
In a wok/deep pan add butter and saute the chicken on a high flame until golden brown and cooked through.
Butter
4
Take the chicken out add in the spring onion whites, and saute for 10 seconds, add in the ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw flavour disappears (around 10 seconds) Add in the green chillies and toss. Add in the tomato, cabbage, carrot and capsicum juliennes and toss until thoroughly combined.
Spring Onion (whites)Ginger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliTomatoCabbageCarrotGreen Capsicum
5
Add in the eggs and scramble them. Pour in milk and bring it to a boil. Add the chilli flakes and garam masala, curd and the grated cheese.
EggsMilkChilli FlakesGaram Masala PowderCurdCurry leaves
6
Add in the parotta and toss. The desired consistency is a kothu parotta consistency. Garnish with curry leaves and coriander leaves and serve hot.
Cheese

Before you start

How long does Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu?: 75 grams Cheese, 2 Parotta, 3 Eggs, 250 grams Chicken, 50 grams Spring Onion (whites), 70 grams Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sri Lankan Cheese Kothu?: About 931 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.