MIDDLE-EASTERN HERB OMELETTE

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This is from "Herbs and Spices the Cook's Reference" by Jill Norman. This substantial omelette, something like a Spanish tortilla, is called a kookoo in Iran and eggah in the Arab countries. A tablespoon of barberries can be added to the filling. The omelette can be baked or cooked on top of the stove.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 ounces fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped
5 ounces fresh dill, leaves chopped
2 ounces fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
3 -4 lettuce leaves, chopped
3 -4 spinach leaves, chopped
2 small zucchini, chopped (optional)
4 scallions, chopped (green onions)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 pinch saffron thread
6 eggs, beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
thick yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • If you intend to bake the omelette, heat the oven to 350F (180C).
  • Discard the coarse stems from the parsley, dill, and cilantro, and chop these herbs with the chives, lettuce and spinach.
  • Combine with zucchini, scallions and walnuts.
  • Crush the saffron in a small mortar and stir in 2 tsp warm water.
  • Beat the eggs well, add the saffron liquid, salt and pepper. Stir into the herb mixture.
  • To bake the omelette:.
  • Butter a shallow baking dish, pour in the mixture, and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the omelette has a golden-brown crust.
  • To cook omelette on the stove-top:.
  • Heat butter in a frying pan, coating it well on the bottom and sides, pour in the mixture, and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes.
  • Turn the omelettte by reversing it onto a plate held over the pan, and cook the other side for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature, cut in wedges, with a bowl of thick yogurt.

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