French Omelette

Easy simple steps to make the perfectly smooth, layered, creamy French omelette.


Servings: 1
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 393

Ingredients

Fresh Eggs - 3
Kosher Salt - 1/4 tsp
Water - 1/2 tsp
Unsalted Butter - 2 tbsp
Cayenne - 1 pinch OR White Pepper - To taste (optional)

Method

1. Whisk the eggs with salt and water until completely blended i.e. liquid not thick (approx. 1 to 2 minutes).

2. Heat butter over medium-high flame in a non-stick skillet (9 to 10 inch) only until it melts. Note: Not until it sizzles!

3. Add the whisked eggs.

4. Stir in a circular motion rigorously with a spatula to scramble the eggs, while shaking the pan as well to level out the mixture. Also keep bringing the egg from the edges towards the inside while leveling the egg.

5. Stir the egg till they become firmer such that the shaking stops leveling the egg and we need the spatula to level the egg. At this point level the egg using the spatula. While the base of the egg is still wet but not runny, turn off the heat and start rolling the egg. Note: Roll in a way that the last inch of the egg is rolled on top.

6. Add in small chunks of butter, sliding and melting them under the egg to lubricate its base. Let the egg sit in the butter for a minute or so. This will improve the texture of the egg beside easing the process of sliding the egg out of the pan.

7. Slide out the egg on a plate, making sure the seam side goes down and the smooth side is on top.

 8. Brush some butter on top to give it a final shiny look.

9. Serve with toasted bread and watercress. Dust with Cayenne pepper (optional).

Note: The omelette can be made to have fillings of your choice as well e.g. chopped chives, Swiss Gruyer cheese, etc. which is sprinkled onto the egg before rolling the egg.


Courtesy: Chef John (Allrecipes.com)

Pancakes

This is a simple and easy recipe for delicious tasting old fashioned pancakes.

Ingredients

• All purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
• Baking Powder -3 1/2 teaspoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• White Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Milk - 1 1/4 cups
• Egg - 1
• Melted butter - 3 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl.

2. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour the milk, add the egg and butter.

3. Mix all the ingredients until a smooth batter is formed.

Note: Set the batter aside for 5 minutes. This makes the batter rise well.

4. Heat oil/butter on a pan.

5. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake on the pan.

6. Brown them on both sides.

Note: When tiny bubbles start to form on the top of the pancake, its time to flip it.

7. Stack the pancakes on top of one another. Add a thin slice of butter on the top.

8. Pour honey over it and serve hot.

Potato Cutlets

Potato cutlets are made from boiled potatoes mashed with spices and vegetables and can serve as a filling in sandwiches or burgers or served separately in breakfast or at tea time.

Serving: 10 cutlets

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 4 (medium sized)
• Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green chillies - 5 medium sized (diced)
• Onions - 2 medium sized (diced)
• Egg - 1
• Oil - for frying so quantity may vary

Method

1. Dice all the vegetables.
   
   
   

   
2. Boil potatoes. Insert a knife or fork to check if the knife can easily go in but not too easily as that would mean they are over boiled.
   
   

   
3. Peel the potatoes in a bowl.
   
   

   

   
   
4. Now mash the boiled potatoes with a fork.
   
   
   

   
5. Add salt and red chillies and mix them using the fork. Note: In case mixing with hands, make sure to wear gloves as the red chillies may leave behind a burning sensation.
   
   
   
   
   

   
6. Add the cumin seeds, shredded chicken (optional), vegetables and mix. 
   
   
   

   
7. Form patties out of the mixture.
   
   
   

   
8. Beat the egg in a plate. Add salt and all-spice powder and beat with a fork.
   
   
9. Now dip the potato patty in the egg and place it on the pan with preheated oil. Leave the cutlet on the pan for a while till the egg is cooked. Do not move right away.
   
10. Change side and wait till done.
    
11. Serve with tomato ketchup.

Banana Bread

Banana bread is an easy and healthy recipe that can be enjoyed in breakfast with a hot cup of coffee, milk or tea.

Serving: 2 loaves (12)

Ingredients

• All purpose flour - 2 cup
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 1/2 cup
• Bananas (very ripe) - 4
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Eggs - 2
• Walnuts (crushed) - 1/2 cup

Method

1. Preheat the oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together and keep aside.
   
3. Roughly mash the bananas in a bowl.
   
4.  Add an egg to the bananas and mix.

5. And melted butter and mix. 
   
   
   
   
6. Add the dry ingredients to this mixture and mix again.
   
   
   
   
7. Add the walnuts and slightly stir.
   
   
   
   
8. Spread the mixture in a loaf dish.