📍 Where this dish comes from: Old Delhi · Chandni Chowk
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Found on every street corner and home kitchen across India, the masala omelette is the original fast food. Billowing golden folds of egg erupt with caramelized onion, sun-ripened tomato, emerald coriander, and fiery green chili — every bite is a burst of spice and warmth that turns breakfast into an unforgettable Delhi street-food moment.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1/4 cup onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup tomato diced (seeds removed)
- 1 green chili minced
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Whisk eggs with salt, turmeric, and red chili powder until frothy.
- Heat ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 2 minutes until softened.
- Add tomato and green chili; cook 1 minute.
- Pour egg mixture over the vegetables.
- Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges set.
- Fold omelette in half, cook 30 seconds more.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Eggs provide complete protein with all essential amino acids for muscle repair.
- Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound studied for its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Ghee provides fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K2.