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Pakistani-Style Omelette
Serves 2 · Total 10 min · Prep 5 min · Cook 5 min
A spiced everyday omelette loaded with chopped onion, tomato, green chilli and coriander, seasoned with red chilli and salt and cooked firm on a hot griddle. The fastest breakfast or quick dinner in any Pakistani kitchen.
Quick answer: 10 min in total · serves 2 · main ingredients: Eggs, Onion, Tomato, Green chilli · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 4 pc 4 pc Eggs
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion, finely chopped
- 1 pc 1 pc Tomato, finely chopped
- 1 pc 1 pc Green chilli, chopped
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
Steps
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- Crack the eggs into a bowl.
- Beat well with salt and red chilli powder.
- Mix in the finely chopped onion, tomato, green chilli and coriander.
- Heat oil on a flat griddle or pan over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture in and cook until the base sets.⏱ Cooking · 3 min
- Flip gently and cook the other side briefly, then serve hot with roti or bread.⏱ Other side · 1 min
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Pakistani-Style Omelette take?
10 minutes in total: about 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking.
Is Pakistani-Style Omelette hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 2 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Pakistani-Style Omelette serve?
This recipe serves 2. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Pakistani-Style Omelette halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It contains egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Pakistani-Style Omelette?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggs, onion, tomato, green chilli, coriander.
Any tips for making Pakistani-Style Omelette?
Chop the vegetables very fine so the omelette holds together when flipped. Cook on medium, not high, heat so the inside cooks through before the base burns.
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