Sri Lankan vegetable kottu
Chopped flatbread stir fried with egg, vegetables and spice, Sri Lanka's famously noisy street food made at home.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.18 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or frying pan over a high heat. Fry the onion, garlic, ginger, chilli and curry leaves for 3 minutes.
3 min - 2
Add the carrot, cabbage and leek and stir fry for 3 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, chilli, cumin, pepper and salt.
- 3
Push everything to the side, add the rest of the oil and pour in the eggs. Scramble for 1 minute until just set.
1 min - 4
Add the shredded parathas and toss over a high heat for 4 minutes, using a spatula to chop and mix.
4 min - 5
Taste, add a splash of water if dry and serve hot.
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