Vegetable Omelet (Spinach Variation)
A classic Indian-style savory omelet filled with a rich vegetable puree. While the original text suggests various vegetables like asparagus, artichoke, french beans, celery, mushrooms, or tomatoes, this recipe provides specific instructions for a Spinach Omelet (Saag Omelet). The base is a savory plain omelet with onions and chilies, folded over a seasoned vegetable puree.
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 whole Green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt (for omelet)
- 1 tbsp Butter or Ghee (for frying omelet)
- 200 grams Fresh spinach (washed and stemmed) (Or substitute with mushrooms, asparagus, or tomatoes as per original text)
- 1 tbsp Butter (for puree)
- 0.25 tsp Salt (for puree)
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream (optional, for richer puree)
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- 1Wash the spinach thoroughly. Heat a pan over medium heat with a splash of water. Add the spinach and cover to wilt for about 3-4 minutes. Drain any excess liquid well.
- 2Finely chop the wilted spinach or blend it briefly to create a coarse puree. Return it to the pan on low heat. Stir in the butter (for puree), salt, pepper, and optional cream. Mix until warm and combined. Set aside.
- 3In a bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the finely chopped onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, and salt. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
- 4Heat the butter or ghee in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the egg mixture. Let it set for a moment, then gently lift the edges to let uncooked egg flow underneath. Cook until the bottom is golden and the top is mostly set but still moist.
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