What does kottu mean?

Kottu comes from the Tamil word for to chop. The flatbread is chopped with egg, vegetables, meat and gravy on a hot griddle, traditionally with two metal blades.

What roti is used for kottu?

Godamba roti, a soft, thin wheat flatbread made from an oiled dough that is stretched and folded. Frozen paratha or roti canai is a good substitute at home.

Do I need chicken curry to make kottu?

Yes, the curry and its gravy give kottu most of its flavour. This recipe uses 300 g cooked chicken and 250 ml gravy from a Sri Lankan chicken curry made in advance.

Why is my kottu soggy?

The pan is too crowded or too much gravy went in at once. Cook in 2 batches in a large wok over a medium-high heat and add the gravy gradually.

Is there a vegetarian kottu?

Yes. Vegetable kottu uses leeks, carrot and cabbage with a vegetable curry gravy, and egg kottu replaces the meat with extra egg.

When is kottu eaten in Sri Lanka?

Mainly in the evening and late at night, when roadside eateries fire up their griddles. It is a full meal, usually served with a little extra curry gravy.

Kottu Roti — Lakpura®

Kottu roti is made from Gothamba roti and vegetables, eggs, or meat and various Spices. It is a delicious meal generally eaten at dinner time. Apart from the commonest form of Kottu with meat, eggs or vegetables a newer variety with cheese has been introduced. The Gothamba roti is cut or chopped with the use of two metal blades on wooden handles held on both hands on this sheet or skillet.