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A quintessential Indian street-food breakfast, this dish features spicy, fluffy scrambled eggs (bhurji) piled onto crisp, buttery toast. A final flourish of crunchy sev adds an irresistible texture, making it a perfect quick meal for any time of day.
For 2 servings
Prepare the Base
Cook the Masala
Scramble the Eggs
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A quintessential Indian street-food breakfast, this dish features spicy, fluffy scrambled eggs (bhurji) piled onto crisp, buttery toast. A final flourish of crunchy sev adds an irresistible texture, making it a perfect quick meal for any time of day.
This indian recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 2 servings. At 521.97 calories per serving with 21.17g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Toast and Assemble
Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of grated cheddar or Amul cheese at the very end of cooking the bhurji for a creamy, gooey texture. This is similar to the Parsi dish, Akuri on Toast.
For a vegetarian version, replace the eggs with 200g of crumbled paneer. Add the paneer after the masala is cooked and sauté for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped bell peppers (capsicum) or green peas along with the onions for extra nutrition and crunch.
Eggs are a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. This is crucial for muscle repair, immune function, and maintaining satiety, which helps in weight management.
The combination of protein and fats from the eggs with complex carbohydrates from whole wheat toast provides a steady and sustained release of energy, preventing energy spikes and crashes.
This dish is a good source of essential nutrients like Vitamin D, B12, and choline from eggs, and antioxidants like lycopene from cooked tomatoes and curcumin from turmeric.
Yes, it can be a very balanced meal. Eggs provide high-quality protein and healthy fats, while whole wheat toast offers complex carbohydrates and fiber. To make it healthier, use minimal butter or oil and opt for whole-grain bread.
One serving, which consists of two pieces of toast topped with bhurji, contains approximately 380-450 calories. The exact count can vary based on the type of bread, amount of butter, and any additional ingredients used.
Nylon sev, which is very fine and crispy, is traditionally used and highly recommended for the best texture. However, any fine or medium sev will work well.
You can prepare the onion-tomato masala base in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to eat, simply reheat the masala, add the whisked eggs, and cook. This makes for an even quicker meal.
To increase the heat, you can add more chopped green chillies, increase the amount of red chilli powder, or add a pinch of garam masala at the end of cooking.