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Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji) | Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs

Published: May 19, 2023 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Egg Bhurji, or Anda Bhurji, is an Indian style scrambled eggs recipe that is spicy and very flavorful. Ready in about 15 mins, this protein packed dish is great for breakfast, or just any other meal of the day.

You will love these other breakfast Egg recipes - Indian Masala Omelet and Masala Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole.

egg bhurji in a white oval platter

Egg bhurji is basically a spiced Indian version of scrambled eggs. It is such a simple recipe made with minimal ingredients that are so uncomplicated and something you will have in your kitchen and pantry at all times.

Egg bhurji recipe has a spicy onion - tomato base, like most recipes in Indian cuisine, and the eggs are scrambled along with this spicy masala. 

This Egg Bhurji recipe is

  • Simple and easy to make quick recipe that is ready in about 15 mins, yet packed with flavors
  • Can be served for pretty much any time of the day
  • Is packed with protein
  • Great to make as a meal when you are short on time and ingredients
egg bhurji in a white oval platter with a cup of chai and a plate of toast next to it

Eggs are a nutrient-rich food that can be part of a healthy diet. They are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, including choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

Here are some of the health benefits of eggs:

  • Good source of high quality protein - One large egg contains 6g of protein. Eggs are a complete protein source, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids required for optimal growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues. Protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass. 
  • Eggs are a good source of vitamins A, D, and E. These vitamins are important for vision, skin, and immune function.
  • Eggs are a good source of choline. Choline is important for brain health and development.
  • Eggs are a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients are important for eye health.
  • Eggs can help you feel full and satisfied after eating. This can help you eat fewer calories throughout the day.
ingredients for egg bhurji laid out on a board

Ingredients to make egg bhurji recipe

Eggs - Obviously, it goes without saying that eggs are the main ingredient to make this Indian scrambled eggs recipe. I usually use large eggs that are organic. White or brown eggs can be used.

Oil - I use regular neutral oil like avocado oil. You can use a combo of ghee or butter and avocado oil as well. 

Onion and tomato - I use red onion in most Indian recipes. Roma tomatoes are my tomatoes of choice for cooking it down like in this recipe, but any other tomatoes would do as well.

Spices - spice powders like turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and red chili powder are used in this recipe. Thai green chillies are also used to add another dimension of flavor and heat to the egg bhurji.

Salt - salt to taste and some finely chopped cilantro as garnish.

Method to make egg burji

To a pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Heat oil and mustard seeds and cumin seeds. 

Once the mustard seeds crackle, add the chopped onions and green chilies and saute. The onions need to soften but not brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes to this and saute till the tomatoes soften and become almost jammy and oil starts coming out around the sides of the tomato mixture.

mustard seeds and cumin in hot oil in a stainless steel pan
chopped red onions and green chillies in a stainless steel pan
onions sautéing in a stainless steel pan
chopped tomatoes added to sautéed onions in a stainless steel pan

Now add all the spice powders and salt to this and mix well.

Turn the heat down to medium heat.

To this onion tomato masala, add the eggs. You can beat the eggs and add the beaten eggs to the masala or add the eggs as a whole. Always crack the eggs in a different bowl and then add them to the pan, to prevent any pieces of shell from getting mixed in.

spice powders added to sautéed onion tomato mixture in a stainless steel pan
onion tomato mixture in a stainless steel pan
eggs being added from a white bowl to the onion tomato mixture in a pan on the stove
eggs added to the onion tomato mixture in a pan on the stove

Mix the eggs to the onion tomato masala. Stir the eggs using the ladle until they get mixed with the masala and get scrambled.

Just as the eggs start to set together, turn off the heat. This will make soft bhurji as the eggs will continue to cook some more from the residual heat of the pan. If you are looking for a dry bhurji, then cook for a minute or two more.

I personally prefer a soft egg bhurji.

wooden ladle mixing egg bhurji in a stainless steel pan on the stove
wooden ladle mixing egg bhurji in a stainless steel pan on the stove
egg bhurji in a stainless steel pan on the stove

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves / cilantro. Serve with toasted bread slices.

Variations

  • Some like to use pav bhaji masala in place of garam masala to give it a little bit more of a street style egg bhurji flavor. 
  • The simplest of Anda bhurji recipes will just have salt, red chilli powder or green chillies beaten into eggs and scrambled.
  • You can add some veggies to this like bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, green peas etc to add some more nutrition to it.
  • You can skip the egg yolk and make it a full egg white bhurji, if you want.
  • Another variation to this is to replace eggs with crumbled paneer to make paneer bhurji or with crumbled to make tofu bhurji, which is also completely vegan.
egg bhurji in a white oval platter

Serving Suggestions

This spicy scrambled egg, egg bhurji, even though it is predominantly a breakfast recipe, can be served for any meal of the day.

Breakfast - egg bhurji can be served with toasted bread for breakfast, just as you would serve scrambled eggs. I like to top my avocado toast with egg bhurji. I also sometimes make an egg bhurji dosa, adding some egg bhurji inside the dosa, just like a masala dosa. It makes for such a nutritious breakfast.

Bhurji Pav where egg bhurji is served alongside buttered toasted pav (soft bread roll / dinner rolls like hawaiian roll) can be served for breakfast as well and is a popular street food in India.

Lunch - you can make an egg bhurji sandwich either with sourdough slices or brioche buns. I like to make a grilled cheese egg bhurji sandwich to pack in my kiddos’ lunchbox. You can also make a roll with parathas or tortillas, egg bhurji and some cilantro mint chutney or hot sauce.

Dinner - egg bhurji is served as a side to rotis or phulkas, just as you would serve any paneer curry or dal or any other veggie side. Make a quick Cucumber Avocado Salad on the side to make it a balanced meal.

If you are looking for a good egg curry, here are some of our favorites

  • Spicy Tomato Egg Curry
  • Kerala Egg Curry with Coconut Milk
  • Kerala Style Potato Egg Curry

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egg bhurji in a white oval platter

Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji) | Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs

Egg Bhurji is a spicy Indian style scrambled eggs recipe. Ready in about 15 mins, this protein packed dish is great for breakfast.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Manju
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Ingredients

  • ½ large red onion chopped, about 1 ½ cups when chopped
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 Thai green chillies chopped
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes chopped, about 2 cups when chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 8 large organic eggs
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt use more or less based on personal taste
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced

Instructions

  • To a pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Heat oil and mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  • Once the mustard seeds crackle, add the chopped onions and green chilies and saute. The onions need to soften but not brown.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to this and saute till the tomatoes soften and become almost jammy and oil starts coming out around the sides of the tomato mixture.
  • Now add all the spice powders and salt to this and mix well. Turn the heat down to medium heat.
  • To this onion tomato masala, add the eggs. You can beat the eggs and add the beaten eggs to the masala or add the eggs as a whole. Always crack the eggs in a different bowl and then add them to the pan, to prevent any pieces of shell from getting mixed in.
  • Mix the eggs to the onion tomato masala. Stir the eggs using the ladle until they get mixed with the masala and get scrambled.
  • Just as the eggs start to set together, turn off the heat. This will make soft bhurji as the eggs will continue to cook some more from the residual heat of the pan. If you are looking for a dry bhurji, then cook for a minute or two more.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves / cilantro. Serve with toasted bread slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1081IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
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