Egg Bhurji
Indian-spiced scrambled eggs with onion and tomato.
Ingredients
- 5 Egg
- 1 Onion
- 1 Tomato
- 2 Chili
- ¼ tsp Ground turmeric
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
Method
- Chop the onion, tomato, and chili.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and add the cumin seeds; once they sizzle, add the onion and cook until soft, then stir in the tomato, turmeric, and salt.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, finishing with garam masala.
- Scatter cilantro and serve with toast.
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About Egg Bhurji
Egg bhurji is the Indian answer to scrambled eggs — eggs cooked down with onion, tomato, chili, and a handful of spices into something far more savory and aromatic than the plain version. It's a staple of home kitchens and street-food carts across India, quick enough for a weekday breakfast yet substantial enough to serve any time of day. What defines it is the base of sauteed aromatics the eggs are folded into, so every bite carries onion sweetness, tomato tang, and warm spice.
The flavor is built in layers: cumin seeds are bloomed in hot oil first, then onion and tomato cook down with turmeric before the beaten eggs go in and get scrambled soft, with garam masala stirred through at the end for fragrance and fresh chili bringing heat. The texture stays loose and moist rather than dry, and a shower of cilantro keeps it fresh. It's classically eaten with buttered toast or scooped up with pav or roti, making it a satisfying, low-carb breakfast that's ready in about fifteen minutes. The order of operations matters — cumin first, aromatics next, eggs last — which is what separates a good bhurji from ordinary scrambled eggs with vegetables thrown in.
Egg Bhurji: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Egg Bhurji?
A serving has about 361 calories — 18.1g protein, 12.4g carbs, 27g fat, 2.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Egg Bhurji gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Egg Bhurji has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Egg Bhurji?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Egg Bhurji make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.