Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Cabbage Creations 🥬 Chicken Kottu Potato Rolls Tropical Salad and More from My Village Kitchen

Login to Save
Poorna - The nature girl
Poorna - The nature girl
15 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Poorna - The nature girl to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Chicken Kottu Roti

Cultural Context

Kottu Roti, a beloved street food from Sri Lanka, originated in the late 20th century as a way to use leftover roti. It's a vibrant dish often made with a mix of vegetables and proteins, reflecting the island's rich culinary diversity. Traditionally served on a hot plate, the rhythmic sound of chopping roti on a metal surface is a hallmark of Kottu vendors. Today, Kottu has gained popularity beyond Sri Lanka, with variations emerging in different countries, showcasing local ingredients and flavors.

Sri LankanLKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium onion
6 curry leaves
2 green chili
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup leeks, chopped
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 lime, juiced
1 cup pineapple, diced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: homemade soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

roti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while pita is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

1

Heat coconut oil in a skillet.

2

Add chopped onion and curry leaves; sauté until fragrant.

3

Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook briefly.

4

Add diced chicken and cook until browned.

5

Incorporate grated carrot, leeks, and cabbage; stir-fry until softened.

6

Add green chili, turmeric, and salt; mix well.

7

Push mixture to one side and crack eggs into the skillet; scramble until cooked.

8

Mix scrambled eggs into the chicken and vegetables.

9

Squeeze lime juice over the mixture before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-fryingscrambling

Equipment Needed

large skilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-freepescatarian

Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

KottuKottu Roti

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Sri Lankan Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)