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A quintessential Mumbai street food experience! This recipe brings you the classic Omelette Pav: a fluffy, savory egg omelette spiced with onions, green chilies, and cilantro, lovingly tucked inside a soft, buttery pav roll. It's a quick, protein-packed, and utterly delicious breakfast or snack that's ready in minutes.
Prepare the Egg Mixture and Pav
Cook the Omelette Pav (One at a Time)
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A classic Mumbai street food! A fluffy, spicy omelette packed with onions, tomatoes, and chilies, tucked inside a soft, butter-toasted pav. The perfect quick breakfast or satisfying snack.
A quintessential Mumbai street food experience! This recipe brings you the classic Omelette Pav: a fluffy, savory egg omelette spiced with onions, green chilies, and cilantro, lovingly tucked inside a soft, buttery pav roll. It's a quick, protein-packed, and utterly delicious breakfast or snack that's ready in minutes.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 423.38 calories per serving with 16.97g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Assemble and Serve
Sprinkle a tablespoon of grated cheddar or Amul cheese over the omelette just before placing the pav on top. The cheese will melt beautifully inside.
Add 1/4 tsp of garam masala and a pinch of chaat masala to the egg mixture for a more complex, spicy flavor profile.
Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped tomatoes (deseeded) and bell peppers to the egg mixture for extra nutrition and texture.
Spread a thin layer of Schezwan sauce on the inside of the pav before placing it on the omelette for a spicy, Indo-Chinese twist.
Eggs are a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function. This dish provides a substantial protein boost to start your day or as a fulfilling snack.
The combination of carbohydrates from the pav and protein and fats from the egg provides a quick and sustained release of energy, making it an ideal meal for breakfast to fuel your morning.
Eggs are packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, selenium, and choline, which are important for bone health, brain function, and metabolism. The onions and coriander add antioxidants and other micronutrients.
One serving of Omelette Pav, made according to this recipe, contains approximately 400-450 calories. This can vary based on the size of the eggs and pav, and the amount of butter and oil used.
Omelette Pav can be a part of a balanced diet. It's a good source of protein from the eggs. To make it healthier, you can use whole wheat pav, reduce the amount of butter, and add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the egg mixture.
Yes, absolutely. If you don't have pav, you can use two slices of regular white or brown bread. Place them side-by-side on the omelette and fold it over, then fold the bread together to create a sandwich.
The key to a fluffy omelette is to whisk the eggs very well for at least 2-3 minutes. This incorporates air into the mixture. Cooking on medium heat also prevents it from becoming dense and flat.
Omelette Pav is a complete snack on its own. It is traditionally served with tomato ketchup or a spicy green coriander-mint chutney. A hot cup of masala chai is the perfect beverage to accompany it.