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Egg bhurji
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Egg Bhurji (Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs)

Scrambled eggs done the Indian way, spiced and with a more crumbly texture
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: indian breakfast, scrambled eggs, tomatoes
Servings: 4
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Puja

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped (I usually use Serrano or jalapeno but anything works)
  • ½ cup tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp red chili powder or to taste
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • a little pad of butter
  • handful of chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet (either cast iron or nonstick will work) over medium heat. Add the onions and green chilies. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent.
    Cook onions and green chili
  • Add the ginger and tomato. Stir and cook for about a minute or two.
    Add ginger and tomato
  • Add the eggs. Break up the yolks and stir. Let the eggs cook making sure to stir often (just like regular scrambled eggs).
    Add eggs and break up yolks
  • When the eggs no longer have gooey wet spots, add the spices and salt. Stir well.
    Add spices
  • Top with cilantro. Serve warm.
    Top with cilantro

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Notes

Feel free to add bell peppers, potatoes or carrots to the mix if you like. These are all pretty commonly added to bhurji in India.
I usually only make half the recipe for two people. This recipe serves 4.
These eggs are great for breakfast with toast or for lunch with flat bread. I also often use them to make breakfast burritos. They taste great with a little cheddar cheese and salsa added.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg