Indian Egg Omelette

This delicious Indian-style egg omelette infuses eggs with a flavourful medley of sautéed onions, green chilies, black pepper, curry leaves and salt. Folded over a vibrant cilantro garnish, it makes an easy, protein-packed breakfast or quick dinner when stuffed in bread. Enjoy this street food staple with rice, flatbread or even as a sandwich.

In this post, I’m going to share my easy, fail-proof recipe for making mouthwatering Indian Omelettes at home.

This authentic South Indian village-style omelette packs a flavourful punch, loaded with sautéed onions, green chilies and aromatic spices. It’s a quick, protein-rich dish that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Just like the comforting omelettes from my childhood in rural South India, this recipe fills your kitchen with nostalgic aromas and satisfying flavour.

So let’s get cooking!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Gather these ingredients before getting started:

• 5 Eggs 🥚
• 4 Tbsp Vegetable/Cooking Oil
• 2 Medium Onions, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 Green Chilies, finely chopped
• 1 sprig Curry leaves, fine chopped 🌿
• A pinch of Black Pepper powder
• Salt to taste

Make sure your ingredients are handy by your stove before starting. This Indian Omelette comes together quickly!

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Follow these simple steps to whip up the fluffiest, most flavorful Indian Omelette:

1. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions, curry leaves and green chilies. Add in ¼ tsp Salt and mix well. Sauté in low flame for 2 minutes until onions are translucent. Set aside
2. Crack 5 eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper and beat well with a fork until lightly frothy.
3. Stir in the sauteed Onion mixture from step 1 and beat well for another 10 seconds.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over low heat. Once hot, pour the beaten eggs mixture into the skillet and stir gently with a spatula to evenly distribute.
5. As the egg mixture begins to set on the bottom after 1 – 1½ minutes, gently lift the edges with the spatula so the raw egg flows underneath.
6. When the top is still moist but no visible liquid egg remains, flip the omelette.
7. You can now garnish with chopped cilantro. Slide onto a plate and serve hot.

💡 Tips for Making the Perfect Indian Omelette

Here are my top tips after making Indian Omelettes for years in my village kitchen:

• Use fresh eggs at room temperature for fluffiest texture
• Don’t overbeat the eggs to prevent a dense, rubbery omelette
• Chop onions and chilies evenly for even cooking
• Move the pan while cooking to spread the egg mixture evenly
• Lift edges as it sets to allow raw egg to reach the hot pan
• Fold just before egg mixture is fully set
• Adjust heat so it cooks gently without browning or burning

That’s it, my friend! Now you know my time-tested tips for enjoying this flavorful Indian street food staple at home anytime.

Variations to Try

Once you master the classic version, try these tasty twists:

• Stir in finely chopped tomatoes or stir-fried veggies like peas and carrots
• Add shredded chicken or cooked potatoes for heartiness
• Top with crumbled paneer or feta cheese before folding
• Play with spices like garam masala, cumin, or red chili flakes
• Drizzle with tangy tamarind chutney or cilantro chutney

Indian Omelette – Recipe Card

Prep Time : 5 mins

Cook Time : 10 mins

Servings : 3

I hope you’ll soon be wowing your family with this easy yet impressive Indian Omelette. Let me know if you have any special tricks for making it even more fab. And don’t forget to snap some pics and tag me once you give this a try!