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Egg Bhurji {Indian scrambled eggs} Recipe
Egg Bhurji {Indian scrambled eggs} Recipe is made with eggs, Indian green chilies, and milk.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 15 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Cuisine
- Indian · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
eggs
In the method: Whisk the eggs with milk and remaining salt.
milk (or water )
In the method: Whisk the eggs with milk and remaining salt.
large yellow onion (finely diced )
In the method: Add chopped onions along with half of the salt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 6 eggsIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup milk (or water )Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon oilIngredient note
Source: 1 large yellow onion (finely diced )Ingredient note
Source: 1½ teaspoons kosher saltIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)Ingredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons garlic (minced )Ingredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon ground turmericIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons Indian green chilies (minced **)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tomato (diced )Ingredient note
Source: 3 scallionsIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon garam masalaIngredient note
Source: ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped )Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon gheeIngredient note
Source: 4 bread slices
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy egg bhurji with the ghee toasted bread!
A little more help as you go
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Chop the scallions and keep the whites and greens seperate.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook the bread slices until both sides turn golden-brown
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Additional recipe notes
You can substitute Indian green chilies with minced serrano or jalapenos. To serve as a gluten-free breakfast, use either gluten-free bread or roll in gluten-free tortilla wraps. Siete Foods makes great GF wraps.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: ministryofcurry.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



