Omelets in Goa are served alongside rice and curry such as yellow lentil dhal curry. It is a good way to add protein into the meal.

What You’ll Need to Make Goan Omelet

How to Make Goan Omelet

To start, chop onions fine. In Goa, red onions are more commonly available. I use yellow or Vidalia onions. You will need approximately two medium onions to yield two cups.

Also chop one half of a small tomato. If desired, add a small chopped green chili. De-seed it first.

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add the onions. Stir. Put on the lid and turn to medium low. Cook for 10 minutes until soft. Add the tomato. Stir. Put on the lid and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add ½ tsp of salt and turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.

In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add the cooled onion-tomato mixture. Mix well. Note: If the mixture is too hot, it will start to cook the eggs.

Heat one tablespoon of oil on medium heat. When hot, pour the mixture into the pan. Allow the omlet to cook on medium heat and develop a golden brown on the bottom.

It also needs to be fully set on top otherwise it will break when flipped over. Put a lid and allow it to steam and set. and cook on the other side until golden brown. About 10 minutes total.

Cut into wedges and serve alongside rice and curry or use in sandwiches.

Goan Omelet

By Ginny's Recipe Collection
Serve this Goan favorite with rice and curry or simply between two slices of your favorite bread!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups onions, chopped fine
  • 1/2 medium tomato, chopped fine
  • 1 small green chili, seed and chopped. Optional.
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • To start, chop onions fine. You will need approximately two medium onions to yield two cups. Also chop one half of a small tomato, fine. If desired, add a small chopped green chili. De-seed it first. 
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add the onions. Stir. Put on the lid and turn to medium low. Cook for 10 minutes until soft. Add the tomato (and green chili if you are using it). Stir. Put on the lid and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add ½ tsp of salt and turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add the onion tomato mixture. If the mixture is still too hot, it will start to cook the eggs. Mix well. 
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil on medium heat. When hot, pour the mixture into the pan. Allow the omelet to cook on medium heat and develop a golden brown on the bottom. It also needs to be fully set on top otherwise it will break when flipped over. Put a lid and allow it to steam and set. Flip and brown on the other side. About 10 minutes total.
  • Cut into wedges and serve alongside rice and curry or use in sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Goan Omelet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 327mg109%
Sodium 1452mg63%
Potassium 662mg19%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 733IU15%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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