Sunday morning masala omelette

Sunday mornings are about being lazy, recovering from the revelry from the night before and a day to recharge your batteries for the coming week. For me, the best part is a lovely breakfast or brunch, slow, lazy, and chasing the hair of the dog. This is the omelette that makes my Sunday special.

I spent my college days in Mumbai, and right outside the gate was a small stand that made omelettes. Being students and forever poor, a few of us would scrape a few rupees and indulge in this omelette. Hot from the oil and stove, spicy, loaded with flavour, and packed between slices of soft white bread, we would scarf down this sandwich, always wanting more. Here is the classic recipe from the streets.

The eggs are barely enough to hold the ingredients together. The spices can be adjusted to your palate, from super spicy to mild, and the flavours come together beautifully. The grease and protein soak up the hangover, and the white bread gives a boost of energy. This is a sandwich I crave. As a variation, add a few slices of cheese.

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Ingredients:

For 1 large omelette:

2 eggs

2 tablespoons tomatoes, finely diced

4 tablespoons onions, finely diced

1-2 green chillies, minced, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Salt, to taste

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder, or to taste

2 tablespoons oil

Sliced cheese (optional)

To serve:

maggie Hot & Sweet ketchup

Tomato ketchup

White bread or baguettes

Butter

Add all the ingredients to a bowl and beat with a fork or blender till you get a light foam.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and pour the egg mix into the pan. Smooth out evenly distributing the vegetables. Cook on medium-low heat till the eggs are set, about 4-5 minutes. The eggs need to cook slowly, or else you will burn the outside,e and the inside will be raw.

Fold the omelette in half and press down gently with a spatula. Cook for 2 more minutes, and then carefully flip the egg over. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, making sure the centre is well cooked.

Slide off the pan onto plain or toasted white bread. Layer with cheese if desired. Serve immediately.