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Cheesy Chicken Palandi Kottu

Cultural Context

Originating from Sri Lanka, Kottu Roti is a beloved street food made from chopped roti stir-fried with various ingredients. Traditionally, it's a communal dish, often enjoyed late at night after a long day. The addition of cheese and chicken in this variation reflects modern tastes, making it a comforting and satisfying meal that has gained popularity beyond Sri Lanka's borders.

Sri LankanLKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
4 cups kottu roti
1 medium onion
2 green chili
1 cup carrot, shredded
2 cups cabbage, shredded
2 large eggs
1 cup cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup spring onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is lower in calories and offers a plant-based protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

kottu roti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat roti

💰Cheaper: naan

Whole wheat roti adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

5

Mix in chopped carrot, cabbage, and green chili; stir-fry until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.

6

Add kottu roti to the skillet and combine well with the chicken and vegetables.

7

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

8

Sprinkle curry powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture and stir to combine.

9

Drizzle soy sauce and mix thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.

10

Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and well incorporated.

11

Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-fryingscrambling

Equipment Needed

large skilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Kottu RotiKottu

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