Masala Omelette

Name: Masala Omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1 small Roma tomato, finely diced; 1 green chili (serrano or jalapeno), finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp red chili powder (or cayenne); 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp unsalted butter (or ghee); 2 tsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)

A spiced Indian-style omelette packed with onion, green chili, tomato, cilantro, and warming spices, pan-fried until golden and slightly crisp at the edges - a quick, satisfying street-food breakfast.

20 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 small Roma tomato, finely diced
1 green chili (serrano or jalapeno), finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp red chili powder (or cayenne)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp unsalted butter (or ghee)
2 tsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

1

Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl. Add 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, 1/4 tsp red chili powder (or cayenne), 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt. Beat well until fully combined.
2

Stir in the 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, 1 small finely diced Roma tomato, 1 finely chopped green chili (serrano or jalapeno), and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro until evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
3

Heat a 10-inch non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola) and 2 tsp unsalted butter (or ghee) and let the butter melt and begin to foam.
4

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Swirl briefly to spread into an even round. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until the edges are set and the top is mostly set but still slightly glossy.
5

Fold the omelette in half or thirds and slide onto a plate. Serve immediately with toast, paratha, or on its own.

Questions

Can I make Masala Omelette dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tsp unsalted butter (or ghee). Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Masala Omelette keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Masala Omelette?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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