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Masala Egg Bhurji Recipe

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This Masala Egg Bhurji Recipe is a flavorful Indian-style scrambled egg dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and aromatic spices. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect with toast, roti, or pav.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter

  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)

  • 1 medium tomato (finely chopped)

  • 2 green chilies (finely chopped)

  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Optional:

  • 1 tablespoon butter for finishing

  • Lemon juice for brightness

Instructions

  • Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  • Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden.

  • Stir in green chilies and ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and become slightly saucy.

  • Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.

  • Crack eggs directly into the pan.

  • Gently scramble the eggs with the masala mixture using a spatula.

  • Cook until eggs are soft and just set.

  • Add chopped cilantro and mix lightly.

  • Optional: stir in a small knob of butter for extra richness.

  • Serve hot with toast, pav, or roti.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the eggs; they should remain soft.

  • Adjust chili level to taste.

  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness.

  • Author: Amiyah Weaver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg