Life Desk
Published:27 Mar 2021, 12:07 PM
Spanish Omelette
Craving for something delicious yet healthy to embark your day? Then we have something super-easy yet delicious that you can make in just a few minutes. Spanish Omelette is commonly known as Spanish Tortilla, is a perfect way to give your morning a hearty twist. Crispy, fried potatoes and eggs make up this popular Spanish Omelette recipe, which is apt for all kinds of occasions. Its time to upgrade your omelette from the usual everyday recipe to something more exotic and heavenly. Spanish omelette is a classic dish which is very popular in Spain and is enjoyed in breakfast. In Spanish, it is famously called Tortilla Espanola or Tortilla de Patatas. It's not only authentic but also very healthy and easy to make at home or serve at any gathering.
Ingredients
5 Servings
1 cup potato
1/2 cup capsicum (green pepper)
4 egg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup onion
1/4 cup coriander leaves
4 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt as required
How to make
Step 1
To prepare this exotic omelette, peel and chop the potato and onion. Next, wash the capsicum and coriander leaves and finely chop them. Heat a pan and pour 3 tbsp of cooking oil. Add chopped potato and saute for two minutes. Now, add chopped onion and saute for two more minutes. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and cook for 5-8 minutes until the colour changes to a golden brown.
Step 2
Transfer the potato and onion mixture to a bowl and crack eggs in it. Then, add finely chopped capsicum, coriander leaves, salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well all the ingredients using a whisker. Cover with a lid for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Heat another pan and pour the remaining oil in it. Add the whisked egg mixture to the pan and cook on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes. Once cooked, cut the edges using a spatula.
Step 4
Cover the top of the pan using a plate and flip it carefully to put it on the plate. Put the omelette back to the pan on the other side and cook for another four minutes in low flame and ready to serve.