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Egg Bhurji (Easy 15-minute Recipe)
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Egg Bhurji (Easy 15-minute Recipe)

Egg Bhurji is a spiced Indian-style scrambled egg dish cooked with cumin seeds, onion, green chili, tomato, and coriander-based spices. The eggs are whisked and cooked with sautéed aromatics, resulting in a flavorful, soft scramble garnished with fresh cilantro. It is served commonly with Indian bread like pav or roti as a quick protein-rich meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Main Course, Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 4 egg I use organic pasture raised eggs
  • 2  tablespoon neutral cooking oil I used avocado oil, generic cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds aka Jeera
  • 1  green chili pepper see notes
  • 1  yellow onion large, about 1.5 cups diced
  • 1 tomato I used a roma tomato, 0.75 cup
  • cilantro to garnish
Spices
  • 1/4  teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder aka Jeera powder
  • 1/2 red chili powder Mirchi powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

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  1. Break the eggs and add to a bowl. Whisk the eggs well and set aside.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and once it’s hot, add oil and cumin seeds. Saute for about 30 seconds until the cumin seeds change color.
  3. Add onion and green chili pepper. Saute onions for about 5-7 minutes until they become golden brown in color.
  4. Add tomatoes, spices and mix well. Cover with lid so that the tomatoes soften, for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the egg mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, scrambling the eggs until cooked. Keep stirring continuously until cooked. Switch off heat.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with pav, roti or paratha.

Notes

  • Add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or peas with onions or tomatoes to vary flavor and texture.
  • Adjust heat by using milder or hotter green chilies, and reduce red chili powder if less spice is desired.
  • Ensure onions are sautéed until golden brown to build depth of flavor.
  • Whisk eggs thoroughly before adding to pan for even cooking and a fluffy texture.
  • Continuous stirring while cooking prevents overcooking and keeps scramble moist.

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 183mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 494IU (10%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 494IU 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.