Kottu Roti
Kottu Roti is a popular Sri Lankan street food consisting of chopped flatbread stir-fried with vegetables, eggs, and meat or seafood, seasoned with aromatic spices. It is known for its distinctive rhythmic chopping sound as the ingredients are mixed on a hot griddle, reflecting its lively street food culture.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces
- 200 grams
- 1 large
- 1 medium
- 1 cup shredded
- 2
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 cloves
- 2 tablespoons
- to taste
- 2 sliced
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Sri Lankan
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Kottu Roti originated in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka as a resourceful way to use leftover roti and curry, evolving into a beloved national dish.
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