Its main ingredients are eggs, herbs, tomatoes and spices that vary by region.

[citation needed] Grated cheese is sometimes put over the omelette, which may also be filled with things such as shrimp and/or chicken-flavoured with curry.

[1] The omelette commonly includes finely chopped green chili peppers and onions (or shallots), finely chopped fresh green coriander, salt, and jeera (cumin).

Variations include grated coconut, ground black pepper, curry leaves, and finely chopped tomatoes.

George Frederick Scotson-Clark, the author of Eating Without Fears, described it as "an excellent late supper dish.