Kottu
One of the national dishes of Sri Lanka, Kottu is a favourite among all age groups. Ridge gourd is shortly fried in a mix of spices to bring out its intense flavour. These are then combined with pulpy tomato and coconut cream (made with MAGGI® coconut milk powder) for an unmatched taste. Each kottu is prepared individually on a hot griddle.
- MAGGI® coconut milk powder (Add water to reach the desired consistency of coconut cream)450 ml
- Ridge gourd2
- Chopped tomato2
- Chopped onion1
- Green chilli2
- Dry red chillies2
- Oil2 tbsp
- Curry leaves, mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seedsAs required
- SaltTo taste
Prepare Kottu
- Step 1
Wash, peel, and cut the ridge gourd into small pieces.
- Step 2
Take a pan, add curry leaves, mustard seeds, dry red chillies, cumin seeds, and urad dal.
- Step 3
After it starts to crackle, add slit green chillies & chopped onion. Fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 4
Add chopped tomato, cook for another 5-6 minutes in slow flame, until tomato become pulpy.
- Step 5
Add cut ridge gourd. Mix well.
- Step 6
Add 200 ml water and salt (as per taste). Cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Step 7
Once the vegetables become soft, add coconut cream.
Garnish with curry leaves and serve with rice, idiyappam, roti or idly.
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