Eggs Bhuji – Indian Spiced Scrambled Egg

Egg Bhurji, also known as Anda Bhurji, is an Indian take on scrambled eggs with spices and herbs. This dish has origins as a quick and affordable street food, but it’s grown to be a favorite across India, particularly in Mumbai. You’ll find it sizzling on roadside stalls, served with soft pav (bread rolls), making it a perfect breakfast or snack. To truly experience its charm, a visit to Mumbai is a must, where the bustling streets offer the most authentic version of this beloved dish.

Look for Bhurji-pav stalls near Mumbai’s railway stations, where vendors dish out fresh, hot plates to locals and travelers

Egg Bhurji (Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs)

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Egg Bhurji is a popular street food across India, especially in Mumbai where it is often paired with pav (bread rolls). It’s an Indian twist on scrambled eggs, made with spices and herbs. Traveling to Mumbai will give you a taste of this street delicacy, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a quick snack.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 12 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 2 Vanlifers

Diet Vegetarian

Equipment

• Frying Pan
• Mixing Bowl
• Spatula

Ingredients

  

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• 3 large eggs
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 red onion finely chopped
• 1 green chili slit
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 2 tomatoes finely chopped
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
• 1/2 Tsp ground coriander

Instructions

 

• Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin, ground coriander, tumeric, garam masala and chilli powder and give it a mix. After 2 minutes add onions and chili. Sauté until the onions turn golden.
• Stir in ginger and crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato and sauté until softened.
• Pour in the beaten eggs and season with salt. Stir occasionally to scramble.
• Garnish with coriander and serve with chapati or bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1564IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Eggs, Indian, street food

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