Click here to view Masala Omelette Pav recipe. Masala Omelette Pav is one of the classic street foods of Mumbai, which packs the sumptuousness of omelettes into a handy sandwich form. 

Perfectly cooked omelettes are sandwiched between buttered and toasted ladi pav. A sprinkling of onions perks up the texture of the Masala Omelette Pav while a dash of garam masala boosts the flavour.

Is Masala Omelette Pav healthy?

Yes, BUT drop the pav and you can have it. Conditions apply!

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Eggs : This is great quality protein with all amino acids present. Great source of protein for vegetarians. 

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 

Tomatoes : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.   

What's the problem?

Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida for making PAV which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Masala Omelette Pav ?

For diabetics they need to watch the protein consumption for the day. The best way is to cook the egg with extra vegetables to bring down the protein content. O fcourse the bread should be not had. Have it like an omelette without the bread. If you must then have it with bajra roti, jowar roti, or whole wheat roti to make a healthy combination. Then it works for weight loss and heart also. 

Can healthy individuals have Masala Omelette Pav  ?

Yes, but without the pav. Instead use a jowar roti, or whole wheat roti.

Masala Omelette Pav is high in

1. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

2. Folic Acid : Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 257 calories that come from one Masala Omelette Pav?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1 hr 17 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 26 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 34 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 44 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.