Masala Omelette
Fluffy eggs studded with onion, chili, tomato, and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 3 Egg
- ¼ Onion
- ½ Tomato
- 1 Green chili
- ¼ tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
Method
- Finely chop the onion, tomato, green chili, and cilantro.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl with the turmeric, salt, and the chopped vegetables.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat, pour in the eggs, and cook until set underneath, then fold and cook through, about 4 minutes.
- Slide onto a plate and serve with toast or roti.
Tap “Start cooking” for live timers that flag what to get ahead on while something simmers.
About Masala Omelette
The masala omelette is the everyday egg dish of Indian home kitchens and roadside stalls alike, distinguished from a French omelette by the fact that the aromatics go into the eggs rather than being folded in later. Onion, tomato, green chili and cilantro are chopped fine and beaten straight into the eggs along with turmeric, which lends both a golden color and a subtle earthiness. The result is a fluffy, well-seasoned omelette shot through with pops of raw onion and chili heat, tasting fresher and livelier than a plain egg fold.
Because everything cooks in one pan in about ten minutes, this is a classic single-serving breakfast or quick bite, and its high-protein, low-carb profile makes it as much a light meal as a morning dish. Traditionally it's slid onto a plate and eaten with buttered toast or a hot roti, sometimes with a smear of ketchup or chutney on the side. What makes this version worth cooking is its restraint and speed: a handful of vegetables, one nonstick pan, and a fold at just the right moment give you a diner-style egg dish with real character in barely more time than it takes to make toast.
Masala Omelette: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Masala Omelette?
A serving has about 377 calories — 20.7g protein, 9.3g carbs, 28.6g fat, 2.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Masala Omelette gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Masala Omelette has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Masala Omelette?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Masala Omelette make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.