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A quick and savory Indian-style scrambled egg dish made with ripe tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a light lunch, ready in under 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with roti or bread.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Eggs
Sauté Aromatics
Cook the Tomato Masala
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A quick and savory Indian-style scrambled egg dish made with ripe tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a light lunch, ready in under 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with roti or bread.
This indian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 297.46 calories per serving with 14.94g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or dinner.
Scramble the Eggs
Garnish and Serve
For a vegetarian version, replace eggs with 250 grams of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Add the paneer at the final step and cook for just 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Use 250 grams of crumbled firm tofu instead of eggs. Press the tofu to remove excess water before crumbling. Follow the same steps.
Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped bell peppers (capsicum) or green peas along with the tomatoes for extra nutrition and texture.
For extra heat, add a pinch of black pepper powder along with the garam masala at the end, or add one slit green chili when sautéing the onions.
Eggs are an excellent source of complete protein, which is crucial for muscle repair, immune function, and maintaining healthy skin and hair.
This dish provides essential nutrients like Vitamin D, B12, and selenium from eggs, and Vitamin C and A from tomatoes and coriander.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage. Spices like turmeric also contribute anti-inflammatory properties.
The high protein content promotes a feeling of fullness (satiety), which can help reduce overall calorie intake and support healthy weight management goals.
Yes, it is a very nutritious dish. Eggs provide high-quality protein, essential amino acids, and vitamins like D and B12. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants like lycopene. When made with minimal oil, it's a healthy and balanced meal.
One serving of this Tomato Egg Bhurji (approximately 230g) contains around 250-300 calories, making it a relatively low-calorie yet filling dish due to its high protein content.
Egg Bhurji is incredibly versatile. It pairs perfectly with Indian flatbreads like roti, paratha, or naan. It's also delicious served with toasted bread slices, pav (soft bread rolls), or as a side dish with a meal of dal and rice.
Store any leftover 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 for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
While Egg Bhurji is best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the tomato-onion masala base ahead of time and store it in the fridge. When ready to eat, simply reheat the masala, add the whisked eggs, and scramble.