Chilly paratha/ Kotthu parotta

Rotis dont taste all that great when cold, hai na? Chilly paratha is a quick and yummy little recipe to turn the dull and boring looking cold chapatis into an interesting filling meal. For a light evening dinner or even a snack you can use the leftover rotis from morning to prepare kotthu parotta (as it is called in Chennai).

Chilly paratha/ Kotthu parotta

Ingredients:

1. Chapatis or Parathas – 8 to 10
2. Onion – 1
3. Tomato – 1
4. Green chillies – 2
5. Capsicum – 1/2
6. Curry leaves – 5
7. Curd – 1 tbsp
8. Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
9. Red chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Oil
11. Salt to taste

Method of preparation:

Shred the chapatis or parathas into 1 inch long and thin pieces.  You can also use kitchen scissors to cut them.Beat the curd, add salt, turmeric and chilly powder and pour it on the shredded chapatis. Mix well and keep it aside for the chapatis to soften a little.  Chop all the vegetables into thin 1 inch strips. Slit the green chillies lengthwise. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan, add curry leaves and onions and stir fry till the onions turn pink. Then add capsicum and tomatoes and stir fry on high heat for another 1 or 2 minutes. Add the shredded chapatis and close the pan with a lid. Let it simmer for a minute or two. That’s all! Chilly paratha is a self sufficient meal, however you can serve coconut or dal chutney with it.