DISH NAME : CHEESE OMELETTE

Preparation Time : 10 minutes

Cooking Time : 5 minutes

Description

Omelette has its origin in France. Addition of milk or cream gives fluffiness to the omelette.

Note

1) Fresh finely chopped Rosemary can also be used.
2) Cheese has salt, so add only a pinch of salt to egg.
3) Ideally omelette is to be made in a non-stick pan.
4) Beat eggs only just before frying. It will keep the omelette fluffy.
5) For health conscious, this can be made only with egg whites or 1 egg and 2 egg whites.

Method

1) Crack eggs in a bowl and beat well. Add salt, pepper, milk and beat again.
2) Add butter in a frying pan over a medium heat.
3) When butter starts to melt pour the egg mixture into the centre of the pan and cook for approx 2 to 3 minutes until egg mixture is set. 4) Sprinkle cheese on top of egg. Cook the omelette for further 2 minutes. Then loosen the edges of the egg using your spatula, lift and fold the omelette in half.
5) Tilt the pan and slide the omelette off onto a warm plate.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with boiled and buttered carrots and grilled tomato.