Egg Bhurji Recipe (Indian Anda Bhurji)

Method12 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Chop onions (½–¾ cup) & tomatoes (1) finely. Slit green chilli & cube bell peppers (¼–¾ cup) (optional).

   Uses ½–¾ cup onion · 1 green chili · 1 tomato · ¼–¾ cup bell pepper

2. 2

   Step 2: Rinse a bowl and break the eggs (4) to the bowl. This way egg doesn't stick to the bowl.

   Uses 4 eggs

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   Step 3: Check for shells. Add salt (0.25 tsp) and turmeric (0.125 tsp). Beat the eggs until frothy & Set aside.

   Uses 0.25 tsp salt · 0.125 tsp turmeric · same four eggs or selected jumbo replacement cracked in bowl

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Heat oil (2 tbsp) in the pan and add cumin seeds (0.5 tsp). If choosing the one-sprig curry-leaf herb alternative, add those leaves now and fry until crisp; omit coriander/mint garnish later for this choice.

   Uses 2 tbsp oil · 0.5 tsp cumin seeds · 1 sprig curry-leaf alternative ONLY if coriander/mint garnish omitted

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   Step 5: When cumin pops, add the prepared onion and green chili from 1 and sauté until the onion is golden.

   Uses same fat and cumin, curry-leaf alternative only if selected · same onion/chili prepared at 1

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   Step 6: Add ginger garlic paste (¾–1 tsp) and fry till you get a nice aroma, for a minute.

   Uses ¾–1 tsp ginger-garlic paste · vegetables sautéed until onion golden

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   Step 7: Add the prepared optional chopped tomato from 1 and cook until completely mushy. If using the prepared pepper, add it and fry 2–3 minutes until partly soft.

   Uses same base with paste sautéed 1 minute · same optional vegetables prepared at 1

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   Step 8: Pour in the same beaten seasoned eggs from 3 and scramble gently, continuing to stir and cook.

   Uses tomato mushy and optional pepper partly soft · same eggs beaten with initial salt/turmeric

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   Step 9: Once the eggs begin to set, sprinkle the measured garam masala (¾–1 tsp) or chosen pav bhaji masala and red chili powder (½–¾ tsp). Stir and fry 1–2 minutes until the powders smell cooked and the eggs are fully set, while still tender.

   Uses ¾–1 tsp garam masala · ½–¾ tsp red chili powder · same eggs scrambled in masala, not new raw stock

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    Step 10: Taste only after the eggs are cooked through. Add separately listed extra salt or chili powder only if needed.

    Uses salt (extra only to taste after eggs cooked) · red chili powder (extra only to taste after eggs cooked) · spice powders cooked 1–2 minutes, eggs fully set

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    Step 11: Turn off. If the curry-leaf alternative was omitted, garnish with the two tablespoons coriander OR the eight mint leaves instead. Optionally squeeze a little separate lemon juice at service.

    Uses 2 tbsp coriander OR 8 mint leaves ONLY if curry-leaf alternative omitted · lemon juice (optional little squeeze at service) · cooked eggs tasted and adjusted with separate extras

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    Step 12: Serve egg bhurji with rice or bread/ pav or chapathi.

    Uses same finished eggs with chosen herb and optional lemon