Indian street food recipes: Goan Ras Omelette 

By Nandini Bhushan

Street food in India is a vibrant and integral part of culinary culture, offering diverse flavours, textures and aromas. The rich journey of Indian street food varies widely from region to region, reflecting the country’s diverse culinary tradition. From east to west and north to south, every corner offers its own unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.

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Goan Ras Omelette 

Goan Ras Omelette is a delicious street food dish from Goa, combining a fluffy omelette with a spicy coconut-based chicken or vegetarian gravy (ras). Here’s how you can make it at home.

Ingredients 

(Serving for 2)

For the masala paste

Dried red chilli: 3

Coriander seeds: 1 tsp

Cumin seeds: 1 tsp

Fennel seeds: 1 tsp

Black peppercorn: ½ tsp

Clove: 2

Cinnamon stick: 1

Garlic clove: 3

Ginger: ½ inch

Grated coconut: ½ cup

For the Ras

Chicken: 250 gms

Onion: 1

Tomato: 1

Turmeric powder: ½ tsp

Coriander powder: 1 tsp

Garam masala powder: ¼ tsp

For the Omelette 

Eggs: 4

Onion: 1 finely chopped 

Green chilli: 1 finely chopped 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Butter or oil: 1 tsp

Step 1

For the masala, dry roast red chilli, coriander seeds, cumin, fennel, black pepper, clove and cinnamon in a pan until aromatic. Add ginger, garlic and grated coconut. Roast for a couple of minutes. Blend with a little water to form a smooth paste.

Step 2

For the gravy, heat oil in a pan and saute onion until golden brown. Add tomato and cook until soft.

Step 3

Add the coconut masala paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt. Saute for a couple of minutes. Add chicken pieces ( optional) and mix well. Cook for about a few minutes. Pour in water and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the gravy thickens.

Step 4

Beat eggs with onion, green chilli, coriander and salt. Heat oil in a pan and pour the egg mixture. Cook until golden brown. Flip if necessary.

Step 5

To serve, place the omelette on a plate. Pour the hot gravy over or around the omelette.

    Serve with Goan poi ( bread) or steamed rice.