Karandi omelette is nothing but the omelette made in “thaalippu karandi” or “tadka pan”. It is a very popular recipe in and around Madurai district, Tamilnadu. Thaalippu karandi is a small iron pan used to prepare the tempering for chutneys and curries. Traditionally, this omelette in iron laddle. But here is used non-stick laddle. The ingredients are same as like normal omelette. But since we cook using small laddle, this omelette looks pluffy and soft.

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs

7 to 8 pearl onion (shallots) finely chopped

2 green chilies finely chopped

¼ teaspoon pepper powder

A pinch of turmeric powder

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a mixing bowl, add eggs and beat for a min. Then add in finely chopped onion, green chilies, pepper powder, turmeric powder & salt. Keep aside.

Heat the laddle and add oil. Gently pour the egg mixture, close the pan with small plate and cook for few min in low flame.

Take the lid and gently flip the egg to other side and cook for few more min.

Karandi omelette is ready. Serve hot in banana leaf.

Notes:

Closing the laddle with small plate, helps to cook the center well.