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Curry Photos & Videos => Pictures of Your Curries => Topic started by: Malc. on February 20, 2013, 09:49 PM
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After failing to decide what to have for dinner and the wife having already eaten, I decided it was the opportune moment to have a go at the Viceroy Omelette (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0HvAaSQ2E). The Omelette was made to spec though I was tempted to add some chopped mushrooms. Served it with a minted salad and Aloo Jeera.
Will I be making it again, oh yes. I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it. I don't know why I thought it would be perhaps not to my palette but it was very tasty indeed. I might cook the onions a little in advance of adding the remaining ingredients next time as I felt they were still a little undercooked, and despite using 2 finger chilli's I feel there is room to add 3, but other than these very minor observations, it was thoroughly fantastic.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w56/_Axe_/bangladesh_omelette_zps9bc0e7bc.jpg)
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I do enjoy an omlette. But in all my years of cooking i've never actually cooked one :o :o And i must admit I do kind of fancy this having seen the vid and some others results. Axe, your report just confirms it, this is lunch for Saturday. Looks and obviously tasted divine :P :P :P
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I'll say this much for it CH, I wasn't looking to find yet another excuse or easy way to enjoy a spice trip, but now I have. It's very easy to make and I really can't see why it wouldn't be good with other ingredients added either.
Next time I do this, i'm going to add tobacco onions to it too, as in the background lies the slight hint of onion bhaji. I know that sounds absurd but when you try it, you'll see what I mean. The tobacco onions will just help to accentuate it. :)
I promise you won't disappointed come Saturday lunch. ;)
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I made this a couple of months ago and it was absolutely delicious. Amazing how well chillies go with eggs. It makes for a great breakfast and certainly wakes up your taste buds of a morning! Must make it again soon - maybe today! :)
EDIT: Did a 3-egg one for lunch. Yum! :)
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I was surprised how far 2 eggs went too. I normally make a 3 egg omelette but this version was just as filling if not more so.
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God, I haven't had an omelette in ages and this one begs so much for it, especially as I just got a few boxes of eggs for free.
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Where did the recipe for this come from? I realise there's onions and chillies in but what else. It certainly looks tasty.
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Where did the recipe for this come from? I realise there's onions and chillies in but what else. It certainly looks tasty.
From Ali's site - Viceroy Abbot's langley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0HvAaSQ2E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0HvAaSQ2E)
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Where did the recipe for this come from? I realise there's onions and chillies in but what else. It certainly looks tasty.
From Ali's site - Viceroy Abbot's langley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0HvAaSQ2E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0HvAaSQ2E)
I've just found it. Could be tonights tea if everything goes to plan.
Update- Which it didn't :(
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From Ali's site - Viceroy Abbot's langley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0HvAaSQ2E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0HvAaSQ2E)
Thanks CH. I was just about to ask Malc for it :-)
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Thanks for posting the link CH, i've edited the original post to include now. Gav hope you get to enjoy this soon, you won;t be disappointed.
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Saturday lunch came and went very quickly :P
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/93bdc015bb9ef8a901978b642a105c67.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#93bdc015bb9ef8a901978b642a105c67.jpg)
Using chef Imrans method I proceeded to break the omlette, on purpose of course when flipping it as per the video but not with his precision. At which point i emitted a flipping expletive or two ::)
(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/b978ab28410b245e8c0157fcc8e2ebfe.jpg) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#b978ab28410b245e8c0157fcc8e2ebfe.jpg)
I see what you mean about the background bhaji taste Axe. A simple quick tasty snack. I probably used about 7 finger chillis so their flavour was in the background with the corriander more predominant. I added a small pinch of salt to the mixture. Next time i cook it, i'll add a good chef's pinch of salt as i felt it was a little under seasoned for my taste and a touch more mix powder.
Would definitely recommend it for a light bite. It will keep me going until i tuck into my Elaichi North Indian Special after the pub ;D
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Using chef Imrans method I proceeded to break the omlette, on purpose of course when flipping it as per the video but not with his precision. At which point i emitted a flipping expletive or two ::)
I see what you mean about the background bhaji taste Axe.
Ever wondered why I only put half the omelette on my plate for the pics :P Oh and I know what expletives you used as I used the same ones. ;)
The hint of bhaji was a real surprise, but an enjoyable one.
Having just devoured an egg & bacon sarnie, i'm wondering why I didn't have the omelette again. You certainly did the recipe justice CH, nice pics.
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Cheers Axe :)
Using chef Imrans method I proceeded to break the omlette, on purpose of course when flipping it as per the video but not with his precision.
Ever wondered why I only put half the omelette on my plate for the pics :P Oh and I know what expletives you used as I used the same ones. ;)
The hint of bhaji was a real surprise, but an enjoyable one.
Having just devoured an egg & bacon sarnie, i'm wondering why I didn't have the omelette again. You certainly did the recipe justice CH, nice pics.
Ah, so you too followed the recipe to the letter, even down to the breaking of the omlette at the essential "tossing" stage ;)
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I can't reconcile the narrator's use of "1/2 teaspoon mixed curry powder" with the amount shewn on the plate; how much did others use ? And did they use "mixed curry powder" as in (e.g.,) Bassar curry masala, or Rajah Mixed Curry Powder ("Mixed Masala"), or their own "mix powder" or just straight curry powder ?
** Phil (tempted to try this, but just defrosted the bacon for a bacon-and-black pudding sandwich, so the omelette will have to be for another day).
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a rounded tsp of Zaal mix powder used in mine :)
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Phil, I simply used a rounded teaspoon of TRS Mild Madras powder. I also felt the quantities shown and the those voiced, were misleading. That said, I always think this in most of the videos i've seen. You could use your own mix powder, I guess.
Black pudding would be a fantastic addition to this omelette, that just leaves you with bacon sarnies for the morning. ;)
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** Phil (tempted to try this, but just defrosted the bacon for a bacon-and-black pudding sandwich, so the omelette will have to be for another day).
This just reminded me of two great sandwich combinations introduced to me 20 odd years ago.
Black pudding, egg and tomato. all fried, no sauce needed. mmmmmmn
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Bacon, fried mushrooms and avocado.
Delicious! ;D
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Good lunch CH
Looks a lot lighter and less greasy than the original vid.
I tarka the onions and chillis with a pinch of Ajwain for a couple of minutes first, then add the egg mix.
I also only use half a tsp of my mix powder and half a tsp of Besan (Chickpea Flour) for flavour.
Too much mix powder and coriander darkens the egg mix and it just doesn't look appealing when cooked.
For me an omelette should be light and fluffy, with just a touch of colour.
Three eggs for me, well beaten, makes a good lunch munch :D
cheers Chewy
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I made the omelette, today as well
Very pleased with it
I had it with jacket potatoes and Pataks Brinjal (aubergine) pickle
I think I would like it a bit hotter
Next time, I'll double the chillies
It's so quick to make!
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One of the greatest failures of my culinary career. Two eggs (even very large ones) didn't seem sufficient to absorb the whole of one medium onion finely chopped, I failed to turn down the heat sufficiently to accommodate 3--4 minutes cooking each side (so the first side went dark brown) and the onions remained stubbornly undercooked. Next time : three eggs, not two; half an onion, not a whole; and remember to turn the heat down as soon as the egg hits the pan.
I was so disappointed I binned the remainder and cooked my one remaining egg as a simple omelette au nature, just picking up whatever odds and ends remained in the mixing bowl.
** Phil.
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Sorry to hear that Phil, I must admit, i did learn very quickly about keeping the heat down. Hopefully you will have a better second attempt.
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One of the greatest failures of my culinary career. Two eggs (even very large ones) didn't seem sufficient
Knowing you Phil they were probably free-range quail's eggs - what do you expect? ;)
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Knowing you Phil they were probably free-range quail's eggs - what do you expect? ;)
Mr Waitrose's finest extra-large Colombian Blacktails, Sir : I fear my "medium onion" must have erred on the side of generosity :(
** Phil.
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I tarka the onions and chillis with a pinch of Ajwain for a couple of minutes first, then add the egg mix.
I also only use half a tsp of my mix powder and half a tsp of Besan (Chickpea Flour) for flavour.
Too much mix powder and coriander darkens the egg mix and it just doesn't look appealing when cooked.
For me an omelette should be light and fluffy, with just a touch of colour.
Hi Mike i'm not a fan of Ajwain but i'll give it another go. Reflecting on the omelette, I do feel that 1/2 teaspoon of mix powder would be better, maybe none at all! Interesting comment on the besan, does it give it a nutty flavour, but doesnt that also prevent the omelette being light?
Phil, I used large eggs with a small to middling onion, the key definitely being a lower heat source and letting the omelette set before flipping. I did find that with all the onion, 2 eggs were en
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Hi Mike i'm not a fan of Ajwain but i'll give it another go. Reflecting on the omelette, I do feel that 1/2 teaspoon of mix powder would be better, maybe none at all!
I used "Rajah Mixed Curry Powder (Mixed Masala)" as this seemed closest to the original.
Phil, I used large eggs with a small to middling onion, the key definitely being a lower heat source and letting the omelette set before flipping. I did find that with all the onion, 2 eggs were en
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...I opted for a 28cm non-stick pan...
That maybe why it went wrong, I noted that even in my 24cm pan it was a tricky task turning the omelette, given the amount of onion in it. Even with 3 eggs, you may find the larger pan still not suitable. But please don't think I am trying to teach you how to suck eggs. :P
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I used "Rajah Mixed Curry Powder (Mixed Masala)" as this seemed closest to the original.
Ready made mix powder...that's interesting.
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Ready made mix powder...that's interesting.
If you listen to the commentary, that seems to be what the narrator is suggesting :
... and half a table ... er, teaspoon of mixed curry powder. You can buy them in any supermarket or local grocery store.
** Phil.
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Hi Mike i'm not a fan of Ajwain but i'll give it another go. Reflecting on the omelette, I do feel that 1/2 teaspoon of mix powder would be better, maybe none at all! Interesting comment on the besan, does it give it a nutty flavour, but doesnt that also prevent the omelette being light?
Phil, I used large eggs with a small to middling onion, the key definitely being a lower heat source and letting the omelette set before flipping. I did find that with all the onion, 2 eggs were en
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Thanks Mike,
I'll give it a go tomorrow night, as you suggest. I originally used mild madras powder which i'll replace with mix powder.
Cheers,
Malc.
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Diet day today so had another go at the omelette and took on your suggestions Mike. The only thing I didn't have was the Besan (the wife threw out owing to being over date ::) ) anyway, I supplemented this for masoor dal which I fried with the onions.
I cut back on the mix powder and the coriander and included the Ajwain as suggested. Chilli heat came from 1 green finger 1 red bird eye, quite a handful but enjoyable.
I also cut back on the onions and added an extra egg totalling three, in all. Onions, chilli and Ajwain cooked in pan on low heat until soft then added the egg mix with salt, 1/2 tsp mix powder and coriander. Cooked it one side in pan then finished under the grill.
Added to this was tandoori prawns mixed with a little tandoori masala, ground clove and mustard oil then grilled. Placed on Omelette and devoured, literally!
I'm still not sure about the Ajwain but I have to say, it stirred my senses. Cutting back on curry powder was definitely a step in the right direction. I was missing the onion bhaji hint but that didn't detract from a wholly delightful omelette.
Perhaps my 'pinch of Ajwain' was too generous so I will cut back next time, but I will try it gain. So too will add masoor dal again, maybe moor next time.
Anyway, I hope the pic demonstrates the preferred 'light & fluffy', it went down a treat!
Thanks Mike ;)
PS Chef Vong is fun to watch, his videos are very good.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w56/_Axe_/omelette_tandoori_prawns_zps53617449.jpg)
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Superb!
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Malc
Great looking Omelette looks so delicious! must give that a try.
I made a Chicken Tikka Omelette a few weeks ago with thin slices from a couple of left over pieces as a filling - REALLY did not work. Did not work at all totally wrong taste :(
Cheers
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Good Job Malc ;D
Looks very tasty indeed, Omelette Masterclass.
Ajwain and Besan are flavours that go together really well, suits my tastes Malc.
cheers Chewy
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Great-looking omelette, Axe - those tandoori prawns look the business! :)
...Chinese on the other hand, I find are always spot on...
Thanks for posting that vid, CT - he's got great flipping technique and the finished omelette looks so light and scrummy. So many videos and so little time to watch them all...
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Thanks guys, it was very enjoyable.
Mike, I will be buying more besan this weekend so will give it another go. I also think I may have over cooked the ajwain as on initial cooking the aroma was very nice, but I did notice after a little while that the aroma had become slightly bitter, if that makes sense. I shall certainly be testing this theory, anything you can offer in terms of advice is gratefully received.
All in all, i'm very pleased I tried this style of omelette and look forward to putting my own spin on the flavour combinations.
Cheers guys. :)
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I've now had 2 goes of this and both fell to bits in the pan and as my camera phone was upstairs, the lure to eat them won. Both had birds eye chilis in and the second had 3 eggs and a teaspoon of CA's (come back, we still love you) mix powder in. Both were lush and I'll be haing a variation of it on a regular basis. This thread is now got a Saturday Morning Kitchen challenge about it so come on everyone, have a go and post you omlette's. (I promise I'll do the next one)
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Hi Gav
Saturday Morning Omelette Challenge love it! ;D
One thing you can do to avoid the whole 'breaking of the omelette' problem, is not turn it but finish it under the grill. This is exactly what I did with the latest one I posted. Simply cook the omelette on a low heat until it is roughly 3/4 cooked through. Then whilst in the pan, place it under a pre-heated medium grill. Keep an eye on it, as it doesn't take long to souffl
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Then whilst in the pan, place it under a pre-heated medium grill.
Best not tried with a Teflon(R)-coated pan; they seriously dislike the intense heat of a grill (said he, from bitter experience !).
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Then whilst in the pan, place it under a pre-heated medium grill.
Best not tried with a Teflon(R)-coated pan; they seriously dislike the intense heat of a grill (said he, from bitter experience !).
Strange Phil, as all the pans I cook omelette in are non-stick. I can't say i've ever had a problem. I should point out my grill is electric not gas, could that be the difference?
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Hi Gav
Saturday Morning Omelette Challenge love it! ;D
One thing you can do to avoid the whole 'breaking of the omelette' problem, is not turn it but finish it under the grill. This is exactly what I did with the latest one I posted. Simply cook the omelette on a low heat until it is roughly 3/4 cooked through. Then whilst in the pan, place it under a pre-heated medium grill. Keep an eye on it, as it doesn't take long to souffl
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Strange Phil, as all the pans I cook omelette in are non-stick. I can't say i've ever had a problem. I should point out my grill is electric not gas, could that be the difference?
No, I'm electric too. Maybe the last pan that died this way (the Teflon(R) coating lifted) was just past its prime.
** Phil.
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No, I'm electric too. Maybe the last pan that died this way (the Teflon(R) coating lifted) was just past its prime.
Well just to be safe, may I suggest that should you try this again, set the grill to a medium heat setting. Don't want to see another pan get ruined!
Gav, Tile Gate sounds awful! :-\
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Well just to be safe, may I suggest that should you try this again, set the grill to a medium heat setting. Don't want to see another pan get ruined!
My new ones are all ceramic non-stick, not Teflon(R). But I'm still not prepared to risk one under the grill, even on medium : I don't even let the dishwasher play with them, lest that perfect 100% non-stick surface is rendered even the tiniest bit spoiled ...
** Phil.
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Teflon is not a good choice if your pans get very hot.
From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene)):
"The pyrolysis of PTFE is detectable at 200
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I made this in the "scrambled egg" format following CBM's comment, using 1 tsp of CA's mix powder and I a few thin strips of green peppers. Me and the missus liked it and considering how quick you can get it done, I may be doing it again in the future. Great!! :)
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Nice one Gagomes, it's certainly a recipe to be played with and has opened my eyes yet again. Does it make sense when I say that these revelations make peanut butter and jam seem normal? Because that's exactly how I feel as I learn more and more.
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Hi All
Made this for the second time today. Lovely omelette. Made to spec first time and with the evolution of the thread I made it the following way today:
Ingredients
- 1 Tsp Veg Oil
- 1 Tsp Butter
- 3 Birds Eye Green Chillis, finely chopped
- 0.25 Tsp Salt
- 0.5 Tsp Mix Powder
- Small Pinch of Ajwain Seeds
- 0.5 Tsp Besan (chickpea) Flour
- Half Medium Onion, Finely Chopped
- 3 Medium Eggs, Whisked.
- 2 Tsp Fresh Coriander, Chopped
- Grated Cheddar to thinly cover omelette
Method
1. Heat the oil and butter in a 8-9? frying pan. Add the onion and chillis and fry gently for a minute.
2. Add the mix powder, Besan and ajwain and gently fry for 30 secs.
3. Add the eggs and salt and stir mixture. Add the coriander and cheese.
3. Cook on medium for 3 minutes then 3 minutes under a Low/medium grill. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve with salad.
Important changes for me from 1st attempt where:
1. Mix powder needs a gentle fry so as not to taste to powdered if that makes sense ???
2. Onion needs a gentle fry
3. Ajwain can be overpowering so not too much. Also can be overcooked easily. Adds a lovely taste.
4. I cannot make an omelette without the addition of salt, butter (adds a creaminess) and Cheese.
thanks to Everyone so far for there suggestions that allowed me to get to this stage. A must try omelette.
Barry
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Barry that looks fantastic, I would very happily eat it especially with the cheese (not in your ingredient list ;) ).
I have thought about using some paneer fried in the pan along with the onions to start which I think would work very well indeed, I will try it next time round. I also think it would work really well with added spinach too.
Your right about butter for the omelette, I would normally only use butter which I haven't done at all with my two attempts here, don't know why though. ???
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Malc. :)
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Cheers Malc.
You would think it would be easy to compile a short recipe with instructions but no matter how many times I proof read it I always miss something off ::)
I think this is a great recipe for individuals to tweak for themselves and one of those things where you think "Why has this not been done before"? :o
Regards
Barry
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Barry, I remember writing up a recipe for a chicken hotpot and completely failed to include the chicken in the ingredients list! So your not alone ;)
Your right of course, I also wondered why I hadn't thought to do this before now. It makes you wonder other things you might be able to spice up, that otherwise wouldn't be. I do remember a topic where we discussed adding mix powder to yorkshire pudding batter, but I never braved that one. But it might well work as a savoury pancake with pickles etc. But for it's sheer simplicity, i'll be sticking with the omelette until such time I have find I have some left over pancake batter to play with ;)
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Ok, so tonight was another opportunity for me to try another variation this time using up some of yesterday roast chicken (dark meat). Feeling quite hungry I forgot to check back here to see what I was meant to be trying next so just jumped in and put it together.
I put it together in a 24cm pan using 1 onion this time but with half a yellow pepper. I used the ajwain seeds again which I added a half way through cooking the onions and chillis. Then added some frozen peas. Once the peas were warmed in went the 3 egg mix with madras powder but forgot the besan (grrr) and slow cooked. Topped the omelette with pulled chicken meat and halved cherry tomatoes, and finished under a hot grill.
Conclusion: very nice combo indeed :)
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w56/_Axe_/bangladesh_omelette_chicken_zpse7821ff2.jpg)
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If you hadn't pointed out that it was an omelette, I would have said it looked a very nice pizza! :)
I must try the ajwain seeds and peas in my next omelette.
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Imagine if i'd have added the cheese I said I would try next time round! :)
The colour was darker this time as I used madras powder not mix powder. Also left it under the grill a while to cook the tomatoes.
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No Photo cos I scoffed it, but i made another this morning with a whole 'really small' finely chopped onion and 2 chopped chilies fried until cooked and then added a teaspoon of CA's mix powder, some chopped coriander and then 2 eggs with some cheddar cheese. Finished it under the grill and it was the best I've done yet. I'll do it again tomorrow and post a photo. There's plenty mileage left in this.
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No Photo cos I scoffed it,
Can't blame you for that, look forward to the pics tomorrow. :)
I really want to try it with some spinach.
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I really want to try it with some spinach.
I'd like to have a go at adapting one of these
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2738/real-spanish-omelette (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2738/real-spanish-omelette)
Well, now you've went for the Italian look that is. :)
Fusion food.
Also when posting photo's, could we have the egg amount.
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Pan size and egg count updated Gav ;) I very nearly tried the 'Spanish' variation yesterday but I always find the spuds dry when I do it, so I chose not to.
Does anyone know the Indian name for this omelette? I've Googled 'Indian Omelette' and it's thrown up loads but would like to Google it by it's proper name.....where's Chewy when you need him! :)
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Right Axe, as you've got my taste buds fired up, I crumbled and had an omlette for dinner. Par-boiled 2 small spuds halved and sliced. Then pan fried them in some veg oil and a bit of butter ghee along with a small diced onion, some diced pepper, 3 sliced mushrooms, 2 sliced chillies, some frozen garden peas, a bit of fresh coriander, 3 cherry plum tomatoes sliced and once the onions were cooked, transferred to my 20cm non-stick, added a heaped teaspoon of CA's mix powder, and coated everything. I then added 3 beaten eggs and put a few slithers of cheddar on top. Cooked for a few mins pulling the sides in and then finished under the grill. Fantastic and I took a photo for a change.
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Fantastic and I took a photo for a change.
You were luckier than I. At my wife's suggestion I made a fresh shitake omelette with spring onions; despite adding a serious quantity of salt at the table, it was completely tasteless and 1/3 went out for the birds. It later transpired she had intended me to add chicken stock powder to the beaten egg and dress with soja sauce ...
** Phil.
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Right Axe, as you've got my taste buds fired up, I crumbled and had an omlette for dinner.
I didn't think it possible Gav but I think your madder than me! :P Lovin' it though. :)
That looks like a plateful of cheesy omelette heaven.:)
Phil, could you not have added soy at the table too? I know your addicted to salt, but to throw it away! :o
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Phil, could you not have added soy at the table too? I know your addicted to salt, but to throw it away! :o
Too late : I had already out it out for the birds before she revealed her secret plans for its preparation and serving (remember she is in Abu Dhabi, not standing by watching everything I do !).
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Whoa, Malc and Gav
Now we're getting Omelette Porn ;D marvelous 8)
cheers Chewy
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Whoa, Malc and Gav
Now we're getting Omelette Porn ;D marvelous 8)
cheers Chewy
;D ;D We've got a bit of a 'Saturday Morning Kitchen Viceroy Omlette Challenge But Take Longer Than 30 Seconds' thing going. Please feel free to join in and post your results along with your pan size and egg count. The more the merrier I say plus its a bit of a light hearted fun. :)