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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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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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