Spiced masala omelette with red onion, cherry tomatoes & coriander
For many of us, opting for a savoury breakfast is a rarity, but in India, they pride themselves on delicious dosas, omelettes and sambas every morning. Omelettes, in particular, are such a simple and delicious way to include an array of fragrant spices into your diet. Packed with protein and antioxidants, this is a highly nutritious way to start the day and a great option for anyone following a ketogenic diet. Next time you habitually reach for the cereal box, why not think twice and give this a go...
Servings: 1 Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
| 2 eggs 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground turmeric sprinkle chilli flakes (optional) salt & pepper 1/4 red onion, peeled & finely diced 2 cherry tomatoes, soft centre removed & finely chopped 1 tbsp coriander, chopped olive oil, coconut oil, or butter |
To serve: spinach seeds squeeze lemon |
Method
1. Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Add the spices and a generous grind of salt and pepper and whisk again.
2. Chop the onion, cherry tomatoes and coriander and add these to the egg mixture. Combine thoroughly.
3. Melt a little oil or butter in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture.
4. Fully coat the base of the pan by swirling the eggs around, and let the mixture cook for about 20 seconds.
5. Then push the outside into the middle and tilt the pan again to allow it to fill back up with the runny egg.
6. Repeat a few times until the egg has just set.
7. At this point, you can fold the omelette in half or slip it straight on to your plate in its original form.
8. Serve straight away with spinach, seeds, a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a good crack of black pepper.
