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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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BreakfastLunchIndianAsianPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
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

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 6 eggs
  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ cup milk (or water )
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 large yellow onion (finely diced )
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons garlic (minced )
  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons Indian green chilies (minced **)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tomato (diced )
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 scallions
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped )
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon ghee
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 bread slices

How to make it

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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.

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