Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Afghani Omelette packed with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. This protein-rich breakfast or snack option combines eggs with a medley of onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and traditional Afghan spices to create a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1/2 Cup Roughly Sliced Onion
- 1 Cup Tomato, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Roughly Chopped Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves
- 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
Egg Mixture
- 3 Eggs
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Spices
- 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
Other
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the roughly sliced onion, minced garlic, chopped tomato, and roughly chopped green bell pepper to the pan, and sauté for about 1 minute until they soften slightly.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle the coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the sautéed vegetables. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors and continue cooking for another minute.
- Add the Eggs: Make a small space in the pan by pushing the vegetables to the sides. Crack the eggs directly into the cleared space in the pan.
- Cook Covered: Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set to your desired doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, sprinkle the fresh coriander leaves on top and serve your Afghani Omelette with fresh bread or enjoy it on its own.
- Optional Visual Guide: For a detailed visual reference of the cooking steps, you can watch the linked video tutorial (not included here).
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the rich flavors of this traditional Afghan-style omelette.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the level of spices to suit your taste preference.
- Serve with naan or any fresh bread for a complete meal.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for more servings.
- For a vegetarian option, already suitable; no modifications needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Afghan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 omelette)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
Keywords: Afghani omelette, Afghan breakfast, egg recipes, spicy omelette, healthy breakfast
