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Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)

A spicy and savory Indian-style scrambled egg dish made with onions, tomatoes, and warming spices. Perfect for breakfast or a quick protein-rich meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 bowl (128g)
Calories 222 kcal
Protein13 g
Fiber4 g
Fat14 g
Carbohydrates11 g

Ingredients
  

For Egg Bhurji:

  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped (optional)

For Tempering

  • 1 teaspoon oil or ghee
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon urad dal
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon chana dal

Instructions
 

Cook the Base:

  • Heati 1 teaspoon oil or ghee in a pan. Add ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon urad dal, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, and ½ teaspoon chana dal
    Whole spices tempering in hot oil in a frying pan
  • Add 1 green chili, ¼ cup onion, and ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté until soft.
    Chopped onions added to the pan after green chilies

Spice & Scramble:

  • Pour in 2 eggs and cook on medium, stirring until soft and scrambled.
    Two raw eggs added to the pan for scrambling

Finish & Serve:

  • Turn off heat and stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve hot with toast or paratha.
    Stirring and scrambling the eggs in a pan

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
Serving Size
 
1 cup (128g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
222
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Sodium
 
1441
mg
63
%
Potassium
 
206
mg
6
%
Vitamin D
 
2
µg
13
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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