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egg kothu paratha is made with leftover paratha and eggs mixed with some spicy and aromatic masalas. Learn how to make egg kothu paratha recipe | healthy bajra kothu paratha with egg | egg and vegetable kothu paratha |

egg kothu paratha is a vibrant and flavorful street food dish from South India, especially popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It's a delightful fusion of crispy, shredded paratha mixed with spicy scrambled eggs, salan and colourful veggies.

Here in this recipe we are showing you to make the healthier version of this famous street food. Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful healthy bajra kothu paratha with egg! It's an explosion of flavor in every bite, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a satisfying snack.

pro tips to make egg kothu paratha: 1. Instead of bajra rotis you can also use leftover rotis to make this recipe. 2. If you prefer a vegetarian version, simply omit the eggs. 3. For a spicier dish, you can add chopped green chillies to the masala.

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Egg Kothu Paratha recipe - How to make Egg Kothu Paratha

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 16 mins Total Time: 31 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Egg Kothu Paratha
2 bajra rotis
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
10 to 12 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 egg whites
1/4 cup thickly grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped coloured capsicum
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For egg kothu paratha

To make egg kothu paratha, cut the bajra rotis into thin long strips and keep aside.
Heat oil in a deep pan, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garlic, ginger, green chillies and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
Add onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and again sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 2 egg whites, mix well and cook on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add carrot, coloured capsicum and shredded cabbage, sauté on medium flame for a minute.
Add turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, salt and pepper. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
Add the bajra roti and 1/4 cup of water. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add lemon juice and garnish with coriander and mix well. Serve egg kothu paratha.

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egg kothu paratha recipe | healthy bajra kothu paratha with egg | egg and vegetable kothu paratha | then do try other leftover roti recipes also:
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To make egg kothu paratha recipe | healthy bajra kothu paratha with egg | egg and vegetable kothu paratha | take 2 bajra rotis on a clean, dry surface. Here’s the detailed recipe of how to make bajra rotis.
Cut the bajra rotis into thin long strips and keep aside.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a deep pan.

Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
Add ½ tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Garlic has a pungent, savory aroma that awakens the senses and entices the appetite.
Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak). Gives a pleasant mouthfeel.
Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Adds a spicy kick to the dish.

Add 10 to 12 curry leaves (kadi patta). The vibrant green of curry leaves adds a pop of color and enhances overall flavour to the egg kothu paratha.
Sauté for a few seconds.
Add ½ cup finely chopped onions. Their tiny pieces add a slight crunch and textural contrast.
Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes.

Again sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 2 egg whites. Egg whites primarily contribute to texture and structure, while adding a subtle protein boost.
Mix well and cook on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add ¼ cup thickly grated carrot. Thickly grated carrots add a delightful dimension to egg kothu paratha, weaving in vibrant color, subtle sweetness, and a satisfying crunch.
Add ½ cup chopped coloured capsicum. Chopped colored capsicum (bell peppers) brings a delightful fiesta of flavor and vibrancy to egg kothu paratha, weaving in sweetness, texture, and visual appeal.

Add ½ cup shredded cabbage. Shredded cabbage doesn't just disappear in the dish; it contributes a subtle yet delightful crunch with every bite.
Sauté on medium flame for a minute.
Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
Add ¼ tsp garam masala.

Add salt to taste.
Add pepper to taste.
Mix well and sauté for a minute.
Add the bajra roti.
Add 1/4 cup of water.

Mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 1 tsp lemon juice. Citrusy lemon juice adds a refreshing and zesty aroma to the hot kothu paratha.
Garnish with 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) and mix well.
Serve egg kothu paratha recipe | healthy bajra kothu paratha with egg | egg and vegetable kothu paratha |

pro tips to make egg kothu paratha

Instead of bajra rotis you can also use leftover rotis to make this recipe.

If you prefer a vegetarian version, simply omit the eggs.
For a spicier dish, you can add chopped green chillies to the masala.
Add 10 to 12 curry leaves (kadi patta). The vibrant green of curry leaves adds a pop of color and enhances overall flavour to the egg kothu paratha.
Add ½ cup chopped coloured capsicum. Chopped colored capsicum (bell peppers) brings a delightful fiesta of flavor and vibrancy to egg kothu paratha, weaving in sweetness, texture, and visual appeal.
Add ½ cup shredded cabbage. Shredded cabbage doesn't just disappear in the dish; it contributes a subtle yet delightful crunch with every bite.