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Chilli Parotta

Cultural Context

Chilli Parotta hails from South India, particularly popular in Tamil Nadu. This dish combines the flaky, layered parotta with a spicy stir-fry, reflecting the region's love for bold flavors and textures. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food, it has gained fans across India and beyond, often served with a side of raita or curry for balance.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 cooked parottas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1 inch piece ginger
2 green chilies
few curry leaves
1 onion
1 capsicum
2 tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 tablespoon red chili sauce
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
coriander leaves

parotta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat roti

💰Cheaper: naan

Whole wheat roti offers a healthier option with more fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar flavor.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha can add flavor with less sugar.

1

Cut the cooked parottas into small pieces.

2

Heat a pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

3

Add 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic, 1 inch piece of finely chopped ginger, 2 finely chopped green chilies, and a few curry leaves; sauté for a minute.

4

Add 1 onion cut into wedges and 1 capsicum cut into wedges; stir-fry on high flame for about 2-3 minutes.

5

Add 2 deseeded and cut tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder; mix everything well and cook for about 5 minutes until oil separates.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of red chili sauce and 2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup; mix well.

7

Add the parotta pieces and mix well to coat them with the sauce; fry the parotta pieces for about 5 minutes.

8

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chili ParottaChili Roti

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