TasteAtlas released a list of the 100 best egg dishes in the world -- India's masala omelette made it to 22. Who were the first few?
Tortang Talong is a classic Filipino dish that elevates the humble eggplant into a culinary masterpiece. The recipe involves roasting eggplants to bring out their natural sweetness, then coating them in a light and airy egg mixture.
A breakfast entree from the Greek island of Crete, it combines the simplicity of eggs with the decadence of staka, a creamy buttery roux-like sauce infused with flour.
Strapatsada, also known as Kagianas, is another Greece speciality -- the rustic delight combines sautéed diced tomatoes, infused with fragrant fresh herbs, with lightly beaten eggs and a sprinkle of salty crumbled feta cheese.
From Turkey comes a satisfying and filling breakfast staple that marries eggs with spinach, onions, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes, all sautéed to perfection in extra virgin olive oil.
A regional take on the classic tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelette), it is a masterclass in simplicity, featuring only four core ingredients: potatoes, eggs, oil, and salt. Makes you hungry!
Out of New York City, there had to be that luxurious breakfast/brunch of a toasted English muffin halves topped with savoury ham or bacon, a delicate poached egg, and a decadent drizzle of perfectly-made Hollandaise.
A second magnificent Japanese egg dish makes it to the list -- a cornucopia of flavours, ranging from the umami of dashi and soy sauce, to the earthy sweetness of mushrooms, tofu, ginko nuts, and succulent steamed shrimp.
The rasta-wallah, train-special, apna omelette finds a place in global rankings no doubt for its pungent spicy flavours -- sautéed onions, green chilies, fresh coriander, chilly powder, and turmeric powder. Put it within two slices of bread or a warm freshly-baked paav and its heaven on earth in the culinary dept.