Masala is one of the things people think of most when they think of Indian cuisine. A masala omelet is really only natural considering how much people like both masala and omelets. An omelet without flavor is just bland eggs. This omelet recipe is perfect for the person who doesn’t have a lot of time in the morning. Chances are you already have some masala ready to go, so all you have to do is combine it with your omelet in the morning and you will have a flavorful omelet almost instantaneously.
Health Benefits
It is hard to say what makes this masala omelet tastier or healthier/ the masala or the eggs. The masala does so much. It is an amalgamation of 32 different spices which all work together to provide some significant health benefits. They fight off disease and build immunity inside your body. They help to relieve inflammation and reduce pain. And they work to slow the aging process. Masala even helps to instigate weight loss.
Ingredients
eggs: 3
small onion finely chopped: 1
small tomato finely chopped (optional): 1
green chili finely chopped: 1
tbsp fresh coriander chopped: 2
tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or cayenne pepper): 1/2
tsp turmeric powder: 1/2
salt to taste
tbsp vegetable oil or butter: 2
tsp lemon juice: 1
How To Make Masala Omelet
- Add the chili, turmeric powder, chopped onions, green chilies, and coriander to a bowl then stir.
- Break in the eggs and whisk lightly.
- Season to taste.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan.
- Pour 1/3 of the egg mix into the pan.
- Swirl the mixture and evenly distribute it across the surface of the pan.
- Cook the underside for a minute at a medium temperature until it sets.
- Continue cooking until it turns a light brown and the edges become slightly crisp.
- Flip the omelet over.
- Cook for another minute at a medium temperature.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Repeat and cook another two masala omelets.
- Fold over the readied masala omelet.
- Pour the lemon juice over the omelet and serve rolled up in chapatti or stuffed in bread.
Trivia
Many historians believe the Romans invented the omelet.