Spanish Potato Omelette recipe with step by step phots. This is also referred as Tortilla Espanola, it is a thick omelette made with fresh potatoes. Spanish Omelette is widely eaten in Spain . Texture and thickness of this potato omelette varies from regions.
Source says that this dish can be served as a appetizer or a light dinner .But in my home it can never be served as a dinner ,it can only work as a evening snack.From the day I saw this recipe on a TV show I wanted to try this as it was very simple and easy.
Sunday’s ,I usually wake up late by 30 minutes as I will not be in any rush.This extra 30 minutes of more sleep easy to go breakfast like Spanish Potato Omelette with a hot cup of Masala Tea , makes my day.
Other sunday morning, breakfast which I often do are : Classic French Toast, Spicy Oats Omelette ,Chessy Bell Pepper Toast and Scrambled Egg with Mushroom .
RECIPE CARD FOR SPANISH POTATO OMELETTE
Spanish Potato Omelette
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Potatoes - Medium to large ,sliced
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 1 Fresh red chilly chopped
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Coriander leaves chopped
- 1 Tsp Pepper Powder
- 3/4 Tsp Salt or as required
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Wash,clean,peel and slice potatoes into medium thickness.Cut sliced potatoes into 2 halves.
- Cut onion into small chunks, chop red chilli and coriander leaves.
- Heat skillet,add 1 Tbsp oil,onions,potatoes ,red chilly and fry well till potatoes are cooked completely and onions turn brown.
- Take a bowl add eggs,add red chilli,coriander leaves,salt , pepper and beat well.
- For this add cooked potato and onion mixture mix it.
- On the same skillet ,drizzle some oil and pour the batter.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on a medium to low heat or till bottom becomes firm ,loosen the corners.
- When omelette is still runny on top close a plate on skillet and turn the skillet upside down ,so that omelette lies on the plate.
- Now slide the uncooked side on to skillet and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat
- Once,it's completely cooked on both the sides.Turn of the heat.
- Cut it into wedges and serve hot with a cup of tea/coffee.
Step By Step Directions on making Of Spanish Potato Omelette:
Wash,clean,peel and slice potatoes into medium thickness and cut it into two slices ,cut onion into chunks, chop red chilli and coriander leaves.
Heat skillet,add oil,onions,potatoes ,red chilly and fry well till potatoes are cooked completely and onions turn brown.
Take a bowl add eggs,add red chilli , coriander leaves,salt , pepper and beat well.For this add cooked potato and onion mixture mix it.
On the same skillet ,drizzle some oil and pour the batter.Cook for 3-4 minutes on a medium to low heat or till bottom becomes firm ,loosen the corners.
When omelette is still runny on top close a plate on skillet and turn the skillet upside down ,so that omelette lies on the plate.
Now slide the uncooked side on to skillet and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat.
Once its cooked ,turn of the heat.
Cut it into wedges and serve hot with a cup of tea/coffee.
A new dish. Good one.
Hey Muktha, tried this, came out really well 😃
Thanks Beena , btw u started eating egg 🙂 ,this encourages me to post more egg recipes for u 😉 😉 😉