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Kizhi Parotta

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Kizhi Parotta

Kizhi Parotta | Pothi Parotta Recipe | Beef Gravy | Banana Leaf

Kizhi Parotta, also known as Potlam Parotta, is a popular South Indian dish that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is a variant of the traditional parotta, a layered flatbread made from maida or refined flour. Kizhi Parotta is unique because it is prepared by stuffing the parotta with a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken or beef or vegetables, spices, and herbs. It is known for its unique presentation, where the wrapped parottas are placed on a plate or banana leaf, creating an appealing and aromatic dish.

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Kizhi Parotta

Serves: 1 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • Banana Leaf - 1
  • Parottas - 3 to 5
  • Beef Gravy - as needed
  • Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp

TO GARNISH:-

  • Onion - little (chopped)
  • Green Chilli - 1 or 2 (chopped)
  • Coriander Leaves - little (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Firstly, heat the banana leaf on low flame on all sides, so that the leaf does not tear while wrapping it.  Now place around 2 or 3 parottas on the leaf, pour beef gravy as needed, place the remaining parottas on top and pour enough gravy. Garnish with onion, green chilli and coriander leaves.
  2. Now wrap the leaf carefully and tie it.
  3. Heat little coconut oil on a tawa or non stick pan, place the wrapped leaf and cover with a lid completely covering the wrapped leaf. Toast it on low flame for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from flame and serve hot.