Asma Khan's Omelette Curry
In Bengal, eggs are not just a breakfast item — they are served as a main course in a family meal.
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
10
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
20
MINUTES
Ingredients
For the gravy (sauce)
100ml vegetable oil
2.5cm cassia bark (or cinnamon stick)
2 bay leaves
150g brown onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
250g fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp sugar (any type)
120ml water
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the omelette
6 medium/large eggs
2 tbsp vegetable oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves




