Egg Bhurji: Spice Up The Way You Eat Scrambled Eggs With This Indian Technique
If you're a scrambled eggs kind of person, you've probably mastered your method by now. You know just how much to whisk them, you know exactly how long to cook them, you know the specific ingredients you like to mix in. It's a quick, simple, satisfying breakfast that you've got down to a science and have probably committed to muscle memory at this point.
But scrambled eggs have the potential to be so much more than simple and satisfying. With a couple of extra steps and a few extra ingredients, scrambled eggs can really shine — making that little bit of extra effort completely worth it.
So if you're ready to turn off the autopilot and try something new, we've got just the thing to spice up your morning routine: Egg Bhurji. This Indian technique will pack in the flavor and kick your scrambled eggs — and your whole day — up a notch.
What is Egg Bhurji?
Egg Bhurji, also known as Anda Bhurji, is an Indian-style scrambled egg dish. It's a popular meal in many Indian homes and even found among street food in certain areas of India, because it's a quick-to-make, healthy dish that features several staples of Indian cuisine and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's typically served with buttered roti or pav, which are small bread rolls.
Packed with vegetables, spices, and aromatics, Egg Bhurji is bursting with flavor. So what ingredients make it so spicy and delicious? Onions and tomatoes give it texture; ginger and green chilis add complexity and heat; warm spices like turmeric, garam masala, and coriander infuse it with those quintessential Indian flavors we love. And it's all topped off with some cilantro for a fresh, herby finish.
The best part is that you can easily play around with the ingredients and spices to make Egg Bhurji your own. Some like to include more vegetables like mushrooms and broccoli, some spice it up even further with chili powder or top it off with some lemon juice, and others start off with toasted mustard seeds to add another layer of flavor.
How to make Egg Bhurji
These aren't your typical scrambled eggs, but aside from the handful of extra ingredients, they're just as simple to make. To make Egg Bhurji, like you do with any other scrambled eggs you'll want to start with a cooking oil — you can always use butter or a neutral oil, but ghee will work wonderfully with this kind of recipe.
If you're using any whole spices like mustard seeds, toast those in your skillet first for about 30 seconds until they start to sizzle a bit. Then it's just a matter of sauteing your vegetables and aromatics: start with the onion, then add the green chile and ginger, and lastly mix in the tomatoes and any spices you're using. Cook each ingredient for around two to three minutes until everything begins to soften.
The final step is to add your eggs. Turn your heat down to medium-low and slowly stir the whisked eggs into the vegetable and spice mixture, cooking them for just around two minutes until they form a soft, creamy scramble. Season with salt and pepper to taste, top it off with cilantro, and your Egg Bhurji is ready to devour!