Indian Style Spiced Omelet

I make this for dinner, lunch or brunch whenever I run out of ideas. Most of the times I forget about this easy to make, spicy omelet. I grew up eating this at home for breakfast. It is flavorful and gorgeous to look at. Indian omelets unlike the french ones are cooked thoroughly and are cooked with all the flavorings and herbs instead of being stuffed with them.

It is also easy to make since most of the ingredients are always available. I have green chilies, green onions, tomatoes and of course cheese at home. I feel lost if there is no cilantro in the house. It is a pantry meal- pair it with a delicious green salad and it is a healthy, balanced meal.

You can make this omelet with almost anything in the fridge. My daughter was eating some leftovers and my husband was going out after work and so I was the only one without dinner plans. I made this delicious meal for myself and enjoyed it with a glass of white wine.

Make this spiced omelet when you run out of ideas…

• 2 eggs, beaten with a teaspoon of water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup shredded cheese (I used a Mexican blend)

Add the salt, cayenne pepper, cilantro and cheese. Beat well and keep aside.

• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped grape tomatoes
• 1 serrano chili, chopped and seeds taken out if you don’t want the heat
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Heat a large non-stick frying pan on high heat. Add the olive oil and add the green onions and chili. Saute for 2 minutes on medium heat. Add the tomatoes and sauté on medium heat for another 2 minutes. Beat the eggs well and add to the onion mixture. Lower the heat and cook the eggs distributing them evenly in the pan. Cook for a minute and then start folding the omelet from one side towards the middle. Continue to fold till you reach the other end. Flip the folded omelet and cook for another minute. Serve with a fresh, hot baguette.