Indian cuisine · Breakfast & Eggs

Masala Omelette

Fluffy omelette with onion, tomato, green chili and plenty of cilantro, fried in butter into a thick round.

Ingredients · for 2 servings

• 5 eggs
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 2 green chilies
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Finely dice the onion, deseed and dice the tomato just as finely, cut the chilies into thin rings and finely chop the cilantro.
2. Whisk the eggs vigorously with turmeric, chili powder, 1 tsp salt and pepper for 1 min. until the mixture is slightly frothy.
3. Fold in the onion, tomato, chilies and cilantro and let the mixture sit for 2 min. so the vegetables distribute evenly.
4. Let the oil and butter foam up in a 24 cm nonstick pan over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture.
5. Fry over medium heat for 4–5 min. until the edge is set and the surface is only slightly moist, then flip using a plate and fry for another 2 min.
6. Slide the omelette onto a board, cut in half and serve hot with toast or flatbread.