Egg Kothu Paratha Recipe

Egg Kothu Paratha is a popular South Indian delicacy made with shredded chapatis or parathas. Muttai Parotta as it is called in Tamil Nadu is a dish based on a the Sri Lankan version, where it originated as Kothu Roti. It is made using paratha , eggs, some meat, and a spicy curry or gravy that are tossed together in a hot cast-iron griddle with sufficient oil.  Leftover roti, Oil, Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu), SSP Asafoetida (Hing), Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies, Curry leaves, Tomatoes, Turmeric powder (Haldi), Red Chilli powder, Black pepper powder, Garam masala powder, Whole Eggs, Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, Salt, Lemon   2 cups Leftover roti , torn into 1 inch bits 1 tablespoon Oil 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) 1/4 teaspoon SSP Asafoetida (Hing) 2 Onions , finely chopped 6 cloves Garlic , finely chopped 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped 2 Green Chillies , slit 2 sprig Curry leaves , torn 2 Tomatoes , finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi) 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder , or egg curry masala 3 Whole Eggs 1/4 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , chopped Salt , to taste 1 Lemon , juiced     10   30     To begin making the Egg Kothu Paratha Recipe, into a preheated pan add oil and mustard seeds and allow the seeds to crackle.Once done add the asafoetida,onions, garlic, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves and saute until the onions soften and turn golden brown in colour.After the onions have become golden brown add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and saute until the tomatoes soften.Once done crack three eggs and add to the onion tomato masala. Stir well until the eggs becomes a scramble.After the eggs are done add the torn leftover roti. Sprinkle salt to taste and stir well for three to four minutes.Once all the ingredients are well combined add juice from one lemon and chopped coriander leaves. Stir well to combine and turn off the heat.Transfer the Egg Kothu Paratha  into a serving plate and serve hot. Serve Egg Kothu Paratha Recipe for breakfast or a quick dinner with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita Recipe.