HOW TO MAKE SRI LANKA’S FAVOURITE STREET FOOD ‘KOTTU ROTI’

🥘 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.

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🍽️ 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