Thursday, August 23, 2012

Omelette A La Mexicana

I am sure that you all would have gone through this phase of packing, moving, unpacking and setting up a new home. We just moved in a new apartment on last Saturday and are now sitting amidst a sea of cardboard cartons. What did we set up first? Well, the kitchen and the living room of course! However, to tell you the truth, the past few days have been extremely tiring. What comes out of this state of exhaustion…an excuse to eat out! We found this Mexican place in a complex nearby and decided to check it out. We ordered a couple of crispy tacos and one quesadilla and they were delicious. The restaurant boasts five salsas, which are complementary with any entrée and since it was our first time there, we asked for a sampling of all five: Roja (Red), Verde (Green), La Famosa (the famous one-their version of pico de gallo), Chipotle and Habanero (extremely spicy chili).
Anyway, we could not finish all the salsas, so I mixed them all and put them in the refrigerator for later use. Last night, I had a brainwave; why not use them up in an omelette; and that is exactly what I did.
Ingredients
Eggs – 3
Chopped onion – 3 tbsps
Water – 2 tsps
Salsa mixture – 2 tbsps + more for spooning over the omelette
Oil – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Method
Beat together the eggs, water and salt, until frothy. Add the salsa and mix well. Add the oil to a pan and place it on medium heat. Once the pan is hot, pour the egg mixture, cover and let it cook until the eggs are no longer runny. Flip and cook the other side. Remove onto a plate, spoon some salsa over the omelette and serve with buttered toast. Bon Appétit.
Note: 
1) I did this to use up the left over salsa, but you could make your own salsa, or use store bought varieties to suit your palate. 
2) My iron skillet is still inside some box; else, I would have made a frittata. You could try that out.

Recipe sent to
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Thank you so much Ashwini from http://indulge-ashscorner.blogspot.com/ for this wonderful award.




21 comments:

  1. Happy Moving and settling in the new home.The omelet looks exceptionally good and nothing beats the ease of whipping some eggs.
    Love Ash.

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  2. Thanks Ash, I totally agree. Eggs work all the time.

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  3. Thanks Divya, will get there in a few days :-)

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  4. Irresistible and delicious omelette,i dont mind having rite now.

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  5. Lovely recipe. When you come over make it, probably sans the salsa.

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  6. Thank you Achha, we can make the salsa too.

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  7. First time here . Happy to follow u !
    check out my blog in ur spare time .
    Follow Foodiee

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  8. I love omlettes, love the twist of the salsa mix!

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  9. I like your blog. I have just signed up as a follower. Please drop by to Carole's Chatter and check it out. You might like my Food on Friday series which focuses on a different thing. This week it is marinades and rubs. If you like my blog it would be great if you followed me back. Have a good week.

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  10. Thanks a lot Carole, will definitely visit your blog.

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  11. Hey thanks for following Carole's Chatter. Much appreciated. Cheers

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  12. Looks so filling & delish omelette..lovely breakfast!!
    Happy Onam to u too,Aparna:-)

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