Chicken Kothu Paratha

Description

Chicken Kothu Paratha is a popular street food dish from Tamil Nadu, known for its bold flavors, rhythmic preparation, and hearty texture. The word “kothu” means “minced” or “chopped,” referring to the technique of finely chopping layered paratha and mixing it with chicken, eggs, spices, and aromatics on a hot tawa.

Boneless chicken pieces are cooked with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and curry leaves, then combined with scrambled egg and shredded parotta. The ingredients are chopped and stir-fried using iron spatulas, creating a well-blended, spicy mixture with deep flavor and a slightly crispy edge. A ladle of spicy salna or gravy is often mixed in for moisture and richness.

Chicken Kothu Paratha is commonly eaten as a dinner or late-night meal in cities like Madurai, Coimbatore, and Chennai, and remains a favorite among Tamil food lovers in diaspora communities across Mississauga, Brampton, and Edmonton.