Kerala style Kothu Parotta ( Egg version)

For something appetising for a lovely evening , look no further than this awesome Kothu parotta,  which can be made in a jiffy!!!! I made this with store bought Kerala parotta, and it will take just 10-15 minutes to mix and make it. 

It is one of the popular street foods in Tamil nadu  and in Kerala we  used to get it only in good restaurants.It was a regular snack in my home, back in school days, and my mom usually make it with left over beef or chicken . NJoy it over a cup of coffee!!!!! 

Hot coffee and spicy kothu parotta will no doubt tickle your taste buds.

Recipe for kerala thattukada style kothu parotta/ roti

Ingredients:-
 Kerala Parotta(store bought) - 3 ( or use frozen kothu roti)
Egg - 2 (optional)
Onion finely chopped - 1
Tomato  finely chopped - 1(optional)
Ginger chopped - 1 tsp
Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Garam masala - a generous pinch
lime juice - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Butter or Oil
Curry leaves

Method

Cut or tear the parotta into small pieces.( if you are using frozen paraotta, microwave it for 30 seconds

to a minute and then tear it) . Beat egg lightly with a pinch of salt.

Heat butter or oil in a pan and add lightly beaten egg and scramble it well.when it is done transfer that

 to a plate.

Heat some more butter in the same pan and add curry leaves and chopped onion.saute till they are soft

6-8 minutes.

Add chopped ginger and tomato and saute well for another 5-6 minutes or till the tomato is well sauteed.

Add chili powder,turmeric powder and garam masala and combine well. Add the

scrambled eggs and toss it well with the masala. Add the parotta pieces and mix it well.

Add juice of lime and cook it for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from fire and serve warm!!!

Cheers!!!!