Sri Lankan dolphin kottu.
A chicken kottu roti recipe for those of you who need that extra kick of spice. This version of the recipe is also known as Dolphin kottu. It is similar to your everyday chicken kottu ONLY spicier with a few extra ingredients. Kottu, in its many varieties, is a popular Sri Lankan street food. A hot griddle, some flaky parathas chopped, your choice of meat, diced vegetables of your choice, a few ingredients to spice it and some eggs are all you need to create a tantalizing fusion of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
- 5oog of chicken pieces(you can either cut a breast or use boneless)
- 1 tablespoon red chilies powder(increase or reduce as per your need)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder(you can increase up to another 1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt to season
- 3-4 tablespoons of oil(coconut oil, canola oil)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon of red chilies powder
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of thick coconut milk
- 10 frozen parotta roti(refer notes about options and recommendations)
- 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and garlic
- A sprig of curry leaves
- 1 large onion sliced fine
- 4 green capsicum cut fine
- 2 green chillies sliced fine
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoon of tomato sauce(also referred to as ketchup)
- 2 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chillie flakes
- 3 eggs
Instructions
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IF you are making the chicken curry, you...: IF you are making the chicken curry, you will concentrate on keeping this chicken curry really basic cutting down on ingredients.
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What is necessary here, is to have the...: What is necessary here, is to have the chicken crispy and browned with lots of gravy.
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Cut the chicken breast or boneless chicken(500g) to...: Cut the chicken breast or boneless chicken(500g) to the required size.
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Place them in a bowl and season with...: Place them in a bowl and season with red chillies powder(1 tbs, increase as per need), turmeric powder(1/2 tsp), and black pepper(1 tsp, increase to 1/2 tsp if needed).
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Season with salt, combine and set aside for...: Season with salt, combine and set aside for 30 minutes.
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Once the chicken pieces are marinated for 30...: Once the chicken pieces are marinated for 30 minutes, shallow fry them with a little oil.
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If you are health conscious you can also...: If you are health conscious you can also bake them until they are crispy.
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As mentioned in the beginner’s tips, you can...: As mentioned in the beginner’s tips, you can also skip this part by using rotisserie chicken to make the curry.
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When they are crispy and brown, transfer them...: When they are crispy and brown, transfer them to a cooking pan.
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Pour in the water(1 cup) and coconut milk(1/2...: Pour in the water(1 cup) and coconut milk(1/2 cup of thick coconut milk).
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Add curry powder(1 tbs), red chillies powder(1 tbs).
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If you are worried about the chicken curry...: If you are worried about the chicken curry missing the usual elements right now.
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Don’t.
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We just need a basic curry sauce that...: We just need a basic curry sauce that will help the whole kottu recipe come together at the end.
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Slow simmer for 15-20 minutes until gravy thickens...: Slow simmer for 15-20 minutes until gravy thickens and changes colour.
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Taste and season with salt as per your...: Taste and season with salt as per your need.
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I am using frozen parotta roti(pack of 10)that...: I am using frozen parotta roti(pack of 10)that you will find at any large supermarket.
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Remove the frozen parathas from the refrigerator, let...: Remove the frozen parathas from the refrigerator, let them defrost for 10 minutes, and make them as per package instructions.
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Place a Tawa over a slow medium-fire, drizzle...: Place a Tawa over a slow medium-fire, drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of oil.
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Heat both sides of the paratha while pressing...: Heat both sides of the paratha while pressing down with your spoon to cook through and give it a slightly crispy texture. 3-4 minutes on both sides alternately.
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leave it to cool for a few minutes.
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When cool stack them, roll, and cut them...: When cool stack them, roll, and cut them into thin strips as shown below.
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Tip- you can use kitchen scissors to do...: Tip- you can use kitchen scissors to do this as well.
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Transfer the paratha strips onto a tray.
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Place a large wok over low-medium heat. pour...: Place a large wok over low-medium heat. pour in the oil(4 tbs) followed by curry leaves(5-6), ginger-garlic paste(1 tbs).
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Cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
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Add the onion(1 large), capsicum(4), green chillies(2), tomatoes(1...: Add the onion(1 large), capsicum(4), green chillies(2), tomatoes(1 large), into the wok.
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Cook until soft for 5 minutes over low-medium...: Cook until soft for 5 minutes over low-medium heat.
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Crack eggs(2)in a separate bowl to check freshness...: Crack eggs(2)in a separate bowl to check freshness and then add them to the wok
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Scramble the eggs with onions and capsicum in...: Scramble the eggs with onions and capsicum in the wok over medium heat.
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3-5 minutes.
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Pour in the tomato sauce(also referred to as...: Pour in the tomato sauce(also referred to as ketchup, 2 tbs), soy sauce(1 tbs), and red chilli flakes(1 tbs).
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If you want the dolphin kottu extra spicy...: If you want the dolphin kottu extra spicy than it is, add more than the red chilli flakes amount recommended here.
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(also refer to the warning mentioned above if...: (also refer to the warning mentioned above if you skipped that part).
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Continue to combine the ingredients in the pan...: Continue to combine the ingredients in the pan over medium heat.
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Once the mixture is done, check on the...: Once the mixture is done, check on the seasoning and make the necessary adjustments.
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Making these adjustments will be difficult once you...: Making these adjustments will be difficult once you add the paratha strips which is going to be the next step.
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Now add the paratha strips to the dolphin...: Now add the paratha strips to the dolphin kottu mixture.
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Use two wooden spoons to combine well. spend...: Use two wooden spoons to combine well. spend at least 3-5 minutes getting all the kottu mixture coating the paratha.
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Once this is done, add the chicken curry.
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keep a small of the curry to add...: keep a small of the curry to add later as you eat since the dolphin kottu turns slightly dry.
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Again, make sure to spend 3-5 minutes time...: Again, make sure to spend 3-5 minutes time really mixing the curry into the paratha strips.
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If you find some of the strips are...: If you find some of the strips are long and making it difficult to combine, simply tear them into smaller pieces as you mix.
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Next, break an egg(1) in a separate bowl...: Next, break an egg(1) in a separate bowl to check freshness and then add it to the dolphin kottu.
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Mix well for 3-5 minutes.
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Serve the dolphin kottu warm.
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