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A quick and spicy Indian-style scrambled egg dish. Fluffy eggs cooked with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect with pav, roti, or toast for a hearty breakfast or a quick lunch.
For 4 servings
Prepare Ingredients
Sauté Aromatics
Cook the Masala Base
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A quick and spicy Indian-style scrambled egg dish. Fluffy eggs cooked with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect with pav, roti, or toast for a hearty breakfast or a quick lunch.
This indian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 254.65 calories per serving with 14.37g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or dinner.
Scramble the Eggs
Garnish and Serve
Incorporate finely chopped bell peppers (capsicum), green peas, or mushrooms along with the onions for added nutrition and texture.
Stir in 1/4 cup of grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese at the very end for a gooey, cheesy twist.
For a Parsi-style bhurji (Akuri), cook the eggs for a shorter time to keep them very soft and runny, and add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.
Replace the eggs with crumbled firm or extra-firm tofu. Sauté the crumbled tofu with the masala for 4-5 minutes until heated through.
Eggs are a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance.
This dish is packed with nutrients like Vitamin D, B12, and selenium from eggs, Vitamin C and lycopene from tomatoes, and quercetin from onions, supporting bone health, energy production, and antioxidant activity.
Spices like turmeric contain curcumin, a powerful compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits that can help protect the body against cellular damage.
One serving of this Egg Bhurji (approximately 205g) contains around 250-280 calories, depending on the size of the eggs and the amount of oil used. It's a nutritious, protein-packed meal.
Yes, Egg Bhurji is a healthy dish. It's an excellent source of high-quality protein from eggs and provides vitamins and antioxidants from the onions, tomatoes, and spices. To make it even healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used.
The main difference is the flavor profile. Regular scrambled eggs are typically seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes milk or cheese. Egg Bhurji is an Indian version that includes a sautéed base of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices like turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala, giving it a distinctly savory and spicy taste.
Yes, you can. While tomatoes add moisture and a tangy flavor, you can omit them. The dish will be drier and more onion-focused, which is also a popular variation in some regions.
Store leftover Egg Bhurji in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, gently warm it in a non-stick pan over low heat or microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until just heated through. Avoid overheating as it can make the eggs rubbery.