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Chilli Omelette

Chilli Omelette

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chili omelet · Veg + Egg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Chilli omelette: omelette cubes batter-fried until crisp, tossed in soy, vinegar and ketchup with onion and capsicum. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 min, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

19 items

2 people
  • Eggs4
  • Salt1¼ tsp
  • Oil2 tsp
  • Maida2 tbsp
  • Corn Flour3 tbsp
  • Water3 tbsp
  • OilFor Deep Frying
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Green Chilli, Diced2
  • Spring Onion (whites), Diced1
  • Vinegar1 tbsp
  • Soy Sauce1 tbsp
  • Tomato Ketchup1 tbsp
  • Green Capsicum1
  • Onion1
  • MSG¼ tsp

Contains: egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy564kcal1128kcal
Protein17g34g
Carbohydrate37g75g
Fat38g77g
Fibre3.5g7g
Sugar8.3g17g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl break in the eggs and whisk until totally mixed.

    EggsSalt

  2. 2

    In a non-stick pan pour oil and add in the whisked eggs, cook the eggs until well done and take them out. Cut the eggs into cubes and set aside.

    Oil

  3. 3

    Add all the ingredients for the batter in another mixing bowl and whisk it until thoroughly combined and lump-free. Add the eggs to the batter coat them thoroughly.

    MaidaCorn FlourSaltWater

  4. 4

    Deep fry them on a moderate flame for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

    Oil

  5. 5

    In a wok, pour oil and add in ginger and garlic. Saute on a high flame until golden brown and fragrant. Add in the chopped onions, green chillies and spring onion whites. Saute until the onion turns soft and fragrant.

    OilGingerGarlicOnionGreen ChilliSpring Onion (whites)

  6. 6

    Pour in the sauces and cook on a high flame until the sauce reduces.

    VinegarSoy SauceTomato KetchupGreen CapsicumOnionMSGSalt

  7. 7

    Add in the fried eggs and toss until thoroughly coated. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Chilli Omelette take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Omelette serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Omelette vegetarian?
It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Chilli Omelette spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chilli Omelette?
4 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 Spring Onion (whites), 1 Green Capsicum, 2 tbsp Maida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Omelette?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Omelette?
About 564 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    Dhanasekaran RMarch 2025

    yum

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