Egg Bhurji (Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs)
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.
30 minute meal - Less washing-up - No fridge - No water - One-pan - Quick cook - Solo travel - Stove top meal
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 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
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