Indian · Breakfast & brunch

Masala omelet

Name: Masala omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 omelets
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1/3 cup finely diced red onion; 1 Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced; 1 green chile, minced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon neutral oil, divided; 4 slices buttered toast, for serving

A thin, browned Indian omelet with onion, tomato, green chile, cilantro, turmeric, and cumin.

About 20 minTotal

About 20 minActive

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EasyDifficulty

Makes 2 omelets

Equipment

If you already have an 8-inch skillet, use it; the omelet will simply have softer edges.
Easiest for eggs
OXO Good Grips Pro 8-inch Frying Pan
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Best budget
Tramontina Professional 8-inch Fry Pan
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Best uncoated value
Lodge 8-inch Cast Iron Skillet
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Another workable path: If you already have an 8-inch skillet, use it; the omelet will simply have softer edges.
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How we chose
Research-backed · reviewed Aug 2026
We compared small skillets specifically for eggs and single portions: release, maneuverability, heat behavior, coating trade-offs, cooktop fit, and long-term care. Epicurious testing informed the material choices; manufacturer specifications established exact models. Kwilt has not cooked tamagoyaki in these pans.
OXO Good Grips Pro 8-inch Frying Pan: The light hard-anodized body and nonstick surface make thin egg layers easy to move while you learn the rolling rhythm. Trade-off: Nonstick coatings wear with use and require gentler utensils and heat than an uncoated steel or cast-iron pan.
Tramontina Professional 8-inch Fry Pan: Heavy-gauge aluminum spreads heat quickly, and the simple commercial form keeps the cost focused on cooking performance. Trade-off: This model is intended for gas and electric heat rather than induction, and its nonstick surface remains a replaceable part.
Lodge 8-inch Cast Iron Skillet: Seasoned cast iron avoids a synthetic coating and can serve far beyond this Recipe for baking, searing, and small portions. Trade-off: It is heavier to tilt, slower to respond, and needs a well-maintained seasoning layer plus careful oiling for delicate eggs.
Another workable path: If you already have an 8-inch skillet, use it. A round pan makes softer edges than a rectangular pan, but the same thin-layer rolling method works.
Sources
Epicurious 8-inch skillet guide
Epicurious nonstick testing
All-Clad skillet sizing guide

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 2 omelets

6 large eggs
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1 Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 green chile, minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon neutral oil, divided
4 slices buttered toast, for serving

Instructions

Beat eggs with onion, tomato, chile, cilantro, turmeric, cumin, and salt until evenly distributed.
Heat half the oil in an over medium-high until shimmering. Pour in half the mixture and spread vegetables quickly into an even layer.
Cook until the underside is browned and the top is nearly set, 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Flip with a broad spatula and cook 30 to 45 seconds more.
Transfer immediately and repeat with remaining oil and egg mixture. Serve hot with buttered toast.