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Spicy Scrambled Eggs ~ Ande Bhurji

These spicy scrambled eggs, made with eggs, fresh green chiles, onions, tomatoes, and cumin, make for an unexpected and satiating stand-in for any time of the day.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 435 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 small red onions chopped (2 to 3 cups)
  • 2 fresh green chile peppers (such as jalapeño or serrano), finely chopped, with seeds if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon toasted ground cumin seeds or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • Parathas (Indian flatbread) to serve (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and cook the onions, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the chiles and black pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes have softened and reduced to a jammy consistency and the tomato juices have evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  4. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl with the salt. When the tomatoes are softened and jammy, lower the heat under the skillet slightly and add the beaten eggs. Cook, without stirring, until the bottom of the eggs are set, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Using a spatula, gently lift and flip a portion of the egg mixture. Continue cooking and folding or stirring the eggs once or twice more until the eggs are almost set, 5 to 10 minutes more. At some point during the cooking, sprinkle the cumin over the eggs and gently fold it through.
  6. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve with warm parathas, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 558mg (186%) Sodium 814mg (34%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 435kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 558mg 186%
Sodium 814mg 34%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%

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