Kothu Parotta (literally, minced parotta) is a delicacy popular in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is made using parotta, egg, meat, and salna, a spicy sauce. Other variants of Kothu Parotta are Muttai Kothu Parotta, Chilli Parotta. The ingredients are thrown on a hot cast-iron griddle lubricated with oil. These are minced and mixed by repeated pounding using a heavy iron spatula, the sound of which can be heard for a long distance. It is served with onion raita. Types of parotta: * Plain parotta * Kotthu parotta * Chili parotta * Egg parotta * Veechu parota (in Kerala)