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

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🥘 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
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