Omelette recipe – An omelet is a basic dish made by frying beaten eggs in oil or butter. Omelette is eaten across the world so it is made with so many variations. It can be made using veggies, leafy greens, mushrooms, herbs, garlic and even spice powders. It is mostly eaten with toasted bread. However most Indians love omelette as a side in their meal with roti, paratha or rice.
6 simple ways to make an omelet
1. Simple egg omelet with vegetables – Vegetable omelet takes its first place among healthy and quick Breakfast in our kitchen. It makes a protein rich breakfast. To make a basic omelet, onions, tomatoes, green chilies, capsicum, carrots, salt and coriander leaves are used. Spice powders like garam masala, red chili powder can also be used to suit ones liking.
Vegetable omelet recipe here
2. Spinach omelette is great to make when you have some fresh palak lying in fridge and have no idea what to use it for. The taste of this omelet is so good that you will make it again and again every time you have spinach.
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3. Mushroom omelette – Garlic roasted mushrooms lend a unique flavor in this. Serve it for a breakfast or snack.
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4. Oats egg omelette – If you are trying to include oats in your diet then this recipe is a must try. You will love it for you breakfast
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5. Cheese omelette is a kids’ favorite at home. Enjoy it for a brunch with some hot toasted bread or paratha.
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6. Bread omelette sandwich is very delicious, simple and quick to make any time. Enjoy it for a brunch, lunch or dinner.
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How to make omelette
1. Wash the veggies. You can use only onion / shallot or other veggies like firm ripe tomatoes (deseeded), capsicum and grated carrots. Chop onions, capsicum, green chili and tomatofinely and add to a bowl. Add salt and turmeric. Mix well.
2. Add the eggs.
3. Beat until frothy.
4. Add oil to a pan and heat it. Do not let the pan turn extra hot.
5. When it is just hot enough, pour the eggsmixture.
6. Wait until the base firms up, flip it to the other side. Cook until the egg and veggies are cooked.
7. I prefer to flip the omelette again and cook to make sure it is cooked thru fully. Switch off the stove.To finish off, sprinkle a dash of pepper powder or red chilli powder if you desire.
Serve it as it is or with rice, roti or bread.
Recipe card
Omelette recipe
5 from 65 votes
Simple basic Indian styled egg omelette made with onions, capsicum and some spices.
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Prep Time2 minutes minutes
Cook Time3 minutes minutes
Total Time5 minutes minutes
Servings1
AuthorSwasthi
Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )
Ingredients for omelette
- 2 eggs or 2 egg whites and a yolk (chose to suit your diet requirements)
- 1 tbsp onions finely chopped
- 1 tbsp capsic*ms finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato (optional) finely chopped firm deseeded
- 1/8 tsp Salt or as needed
- 1 Green chili chopped
- 1 Pinch turmeric
- 1 tbsp Oil or butter
- 1 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped
Instructions
How to make omelette
Wash and chop onions, tomatoes, chilies, coriander leaves and capsicum finely.
Mix together with salt and turmeric.
Break the eggs to the bowl and check for shells.
Beat the eggs until frothy.
Add oil to a pan and heat it on a medium flame. Do not let the pan turn very hot, it will brown the omelette without cooking well.
Pour the egg mixture, allow to cook until set on a medium flame.
When the base firms up, flip it to the other side and cook till done. Sprinkle crushed pepper or chilli powder if you like.
Serve egg omelette hot with rice, roti or bread.
Notes
You can make an omelette even in one tsp oil. To keep away the egg smell, use a good amount of oil. Place it on an absorbent tissue if you don’t really want to consume much oil.
Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.
NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)
Nutrition Facts
Omelette recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 327mg109%
Sodium 570mg25%
Potassium 201mg6%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 995IU20%
Vitamin C 29.5mg36%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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