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.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for ghee in Masala Omelette?

The entry for Masala Omelette calls for 2 tsp unsalted butter (or ghee). In its place: Use unsalted butter where the heat is moderate, or a neutral oil where it is high. Clarifying butter yourself takes about ten minutes.

Is Masala Omelette spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Masala Omelette comes from 1 green chili (serrano or jalapeno), finely chopped and 1/4 tsp red chili powder (or cayenne). For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the green chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Masala Omelette dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Masala Omelette 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.

Is Masala Omelette low-carb?

A serving of Masala Omelette carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Does Masala Omelette contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Masala Omelette?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 280 calories, with 14 g protein and 14 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Masala Omelette?

Refrigerate what is left of Masala Omelette within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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