Rolex (Ugandan Rolled Omelette in Chapati)

  • Total Time - 40 minutes (including Chapati preparation)
  • Prep (Chapati and Vegetables) - 20 minutes
  • Cooking (Chapati and Rolex) - 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Country: Uganda
Ugandan Rolex (Omelette with cabbage and tomato rolled in chapati).

Although Rolex can be made with pre-made Chapati, it is recommended to prepare it fresh for the best experience. Chapati is an unleavened bread, similar to Indian Roti or Paratha.

This recipe is for 4 servings, with each serving consisting of one Chapati and a 2-egg omelette.

Ingredients

I. For Chapati (4 pieces)

  • 250 g All-purpose wheat flour
  • 150 ml Warm water
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • Oil (for dough and frying)

II. For the Omelette (4 servings)

  • 8 pieces Eggs
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 head White cabbage, finely sliced/shredded
  • 1 medium Tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing Chapati

In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and knead until a soft but non-sticky dough is formed.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes. Divide it into 4 equal balls, brush with oil, and let rest for 15 minutes under a damp cloth.

Roll each ball into a thin circular flatbread (approx. 20 cm diameter).

Heat a dry frying pan and cook each Chapati for about 1-2 minutes per side until light brown spots appear. You can add a drop of oil during cooking to make the Chapati softer. Keep them warm (e.g., wrapped in a cloth).

Step 2: Preparing the Omelette

In a bowl (or a mug, as street vendors do), whisk 2 eggs (for 1 Rolex). Add a quarter of the chopped vegetables (onion, cabbage, tomato) and coriander, salt, and pepper.

Heat a little oil in the same pan used for the Chapati. Pour in the egg mixture and swirl it to cover the bottom of the pan as a thin omelette.

Step 3: Rolling (Rolex)

When the omelette is almost cooked but the top is still slightly wet, place one warm Chapati on top of it. Press gently.

Carefully flip the entire combination (Chapati is now on the bottom, egg on top) and cook for another 30 seconds to warm the Chapati and bind it to the omelette.

Transfer to a cutting board with the egg facing up. Starting from one edge, firmly roll the Chapati and omelette into a cylinder.

Serve immediately hot, ideally wrapped in a piece of paper/foil.