🥘 What is Kottu Roti?
Kottu (or Koththu) is a beloved Sri Lankan dish made from chopped godamba roti (flatbread), mixed with vegetables, eggs, meat (optional), and a blend of spices. It’s traditionally prepared on a hot griddle using metal blades that produce a rhythmic chopping sound – a signature of Sri Lankan street food culture.
🍽️ Ingredients (4 servings)
🔹 Base:
- 4–5 Godamba roti (or paratha/roti) – sliced into thin strips
- 2 tbsp oil
🔹 Proteins (choose one):
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken, beef, or tofu
🔹 Vegetables:
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2–3 green chilies (sliced)
- 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
- 1 carrot (grated or thinly sliced)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- Few curry leaves (optional)
🔹 Sauce Mix:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to tast