This egg chapati or roti omelette, if that's what you grew up calling it... comes together in about 10 minutes with just 2 eggs and whatever chapatis are leftover in your fridge. It's crispy on the outside, soft and a little cheesy in the middle, and forgiving enough to take whatever veggies need using up.
I like to call this Chapati Omelette even though technically it is Egg Paratha. This is a no-recipe recipe, meaning you can make your omelette mixture and use chapathi or tortilla. I have shared my way of making it, but it is not the only way.
When I shared the chapati omelette pic on Instagram stories, I wasn't expecting the overwhelming love it received. On popular demand, I had to share the step-by-step details. It remains one of the best recipes that new moms and students love to make.
Ingredients
- Eggs: You can omelette with just salt and pepper or feel free to add whatever you fancy. I usually add more ingredients depending on how hungry I am.
- Chapati: I usually have some leftover chapathi or the dough in the fridge. You may use store-bought packs of tortillas, chapati, pita, etc. Any flatbread of your choice should work for this recipe.
- Fat/Oil: Again, your choice. I use ghee or butter.
I had a stint with the LCHF diet for a few months when I consumed omelettes for a lifetime! So much so that I had to take a break from both the diet and the eggs. You can make this into a low-carb, high-fat version by using low-carb flatbread. I don't have any such recipes yet, but there are tons of YouTubers sharing such recipes passionately.
But I'm no longer on any diet, and my love for eggs is undying...! If you also love eggs, then do try my Kerala egg puffs or savoury french toast for a change.
If quick Indian breakfasts are your thing, my Kanda Poha Recipe is another one I make on repeat.
I have compiled all the videos and pictures I had shared on Insta stories into a YouTube video for ease.
FAQs
Can I use leftover chapati for this recipe?
Absolutely! Leftover chapati actually works better than fresh, since it holds up to the egg mixture without going soggy. Day-old chapati straight from the fridge is what I usually reach for.
Can I roll this instead of folding it?
Yes, if you'd rather have a wrap-style roll for eating on the go, place the chapati over the raw omelette while it's still soft and roll it into a log instead of pressing and folding. Same method, just a different shape depending on how you're planning to eat it.
How do I flip it without the omelette breaking apart?
Make sure the egg has fully set on the chapati side before you flip. If it's still wet in the middle, it'll tear. A thin, wide spatula sliding all the way under the stack (rather than lifting from one edge) also helps it hold together.
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Chapathi Omelette | An Easy Egg Paratha
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 eggs
- 1 to 2 green chilli
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper, or any veggies like carrot, tomato, zucchini, etc.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves, or parsley
- salt and pepper to taste, add less salt if using feta cheese
- feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 chapathi , or tortilla
- butter , for frying omelette and bread
Instructions
- Grease the pan with ghee or butter and heat on a low flame.butter for frying omelette and bread
- Add the omelette ingredients into a large bowl and whisk until there are no visible strands of egg.1 to 2 eggs1 to 2 green chilli1 tablespoon red onion finely diced1 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper or any veggies like carrot, tomato, zucchini, etc.1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves or parsleysalt and pepper to taste add less salt if using feta cheese
- Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan and spread it into a thin layer.
- Scatter the cheese over the omelette while the eggs are still raw.feta cheese crumbled
- Place the chapathi over this omelette and press down. The cheese and raw egg will adhere to the bread. Cover and cook so the omelette cooks and the bread warms up.1 chapathi or tortilla
- Open and spread some ghee over the chapathi and then flip it.
- Let it get roasted for a few seconds and then fold the chapathi to encase the omelette inside. Flip a few times until crispy.
- Transfer to the cutting board, slice into two halves and serve hot.
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Nutrition Info
Nutritional information is an estimate provided for informational purposes only. Values may vary based on ingredient brands, cooking methods, and portion sizes.
Famidha Ashraf says
I always have a stash of homemade flatbread, like chapathi or leftover pita bread from takeaways. And there is always eggs - what an easy pick-me-up mid-day snack!