Indian Masala Omelet Recipe

Updated May 08, 2019

Not many things can get me out of bed on a Sunday. But this masala omelet seems to have a strange magnetic pull for me come breakfast time. I love how a few simple ingredients become such a fulfilling meal. Vegetables are incorporated into the eggs while whisking, with some spices thrown in for good measure. After a few minutes on a hot pan, you have a delicious omelet that packs quite a punch.

The masala omelet sandwich is a quick snack in most homes and a favorite on long distance trains that travel across India. Street omelet stalls sprinkle a little chaat masala on the finished dish and serve them piping hot from their well-worn cast iron flat pans.

Onions, tomato, coriander leaves and green serrano chiles are the usual suspects in a traditional masala omelet, but feel free to add bell peppers in very small quantities, or omit tomatoes altogether. Just add a couple of slices of buttered bread and you've got yourself a hearty morning meal in a matter of minutes.

Recipe Details

Indian Masala Omelet Recipe

Active 10 mins

Total 10 mins

Serves 2 servings

Ingredients

4 large eggs
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red chile powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 small green chiles (such as Thai bird chiles) slit lengthwise
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped tomato
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

Directions

Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt. Add chili powder, ciilantro, chilies, onion, and tomato. Whisk until aerated and frothy, about 2 minutes.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a heavy-bottomed non-stick 10-inch skillet, over medium heat until shimmering. Gently pour in half the omelette mixture in and fry over medium heat until the bottom is set and golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip over gently and fry until second side is golden brown, about a minute longer. Slide onto a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and egg mixture. Serve immediately.

Special Equipment

Heavy-bottomed non-stick 10-inch skillet, bowl for whisking

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
216	Calories
16g	Fat
4g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 301mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 4mg	20%
Calcium 70mg	5%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 216mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.