sri lankan spicy breakfast omelet(family favorite).

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons of thick coconut milk(you can substitute with fresh milk)
• A pinch(1/8th of a teaspoon)of Pepper
• 3 tablespoons of oil
• 2 medium-sized Onions chopped fine
• 2 medium-sized Tomatoes chopped fine
• 2 green chillies chopped fine
• A sprig of curry leaves
• A pinch(1/8th of a teaspoon) turmeric powder
• 1 to 1/2 a teaspoon of chilli flecks
• Salt to season
• Fresh Coriander or your favorite herb to garnish

Instructions

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   Have all the ingredients on hand.

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   Crack the eggs in a bowl, add the...: Crack the eggs in a bowl, add the coconut milk and whisk them together, season with pepper and set aside.

3. 3

   Place the pan over low heat and warm...: Place the pan over low heat and warm it for a few seconds.

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   Pour in the oil and spread it over...: Pour in the oil and spread it over the frying pan.

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   Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, curry...: Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, curry leaves, turmeric and chilli flecks.

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   Season the ingredients with salt while the ingredients...: Season the ingredients with salt while the ingredients continue to sauté.

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   Cook until the onions and tomatoes turn soft...: Cook until the onions and tomatoes turn soft over low heat(3-5 minutes).

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   Once the ingredients are cooked, spread them lightly over...: Once the ingredients are cooked, spread them lightly over the frying pan surface with a spoon, make sure you have the onions, green chillies and tomatoes spread evenly.

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   Once you’ve done the above, pour the egg...: Once you’ve done the above, pour the egg mixture into the pan(give the eggs a stir before following this instruction), and make sure the egg mixture spreads evenly over the cooked ingredients that are already in the pan.

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    Immediately cover the frying pan with a lid, maintain...: Immediately cover the frying pan with a lid, maintain a low fire and continue cooking the omelet.

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    Avoid shaking the pan or using a spoon...: Avoid shaking the pan or using a spoon while the eggs cook.

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    If you find the bottom of the omelet...: If you find the bottom of the omelet too dry while it cooks, drizzle a bit of oil around the edges of the eggs, this makes it crisper as well.

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    Once the top layer of the omelet is...: Once the top layer of the omelet is cooked, add your favourite herb, I’m adding chopped coriander here.

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    Now gently, fold the omelet in two, you...: Now gently, fold the omelet in two, you will notice that the onions have caramelized which is what you’ll want.

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    If you feel both sides need to be...: If you feel both sides need to be cooked further, go ahead and flip it gently and serve warm.