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.

Asma Khan's Omelette Curry

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

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