Description
Flavorful and Authentic Persian Omelette You’ll Want to Make Every Morning
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped or grated
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 large eggs
- Optional: chili flakes or paprika
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or coriander), for garnish
- Bread for serving (flatbread, pita, or crusty bread)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until the mixture thickens into a rich sauce.
- Crack eggs directly into the pan. Let them sit briefly, then gently swirl once or twice to create ribbons of egg.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until eggs are just set but still soft and creamy.
- Remove from heat, garnish with herbs or chili flakes, and serve hot with bread.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 300mg