Egg Bhurji Recipes

EGG BHURJI RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE EGG BHURJI | ANDA BHURJI

Steps:

• Chop onions & tomatoes finely. Slit green chilli & cube bell peppers (optional).
• Rinse a bowl and break the eggs to the bowl. This way egg doesn't stick to the bowl.
• Check for shells. Add salt and turmeric. Beat the eggs until frothy & Set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin & curry leaves (optional).
• When they begin to splutters add onions, chilies and fry until golden.
• Add ginger garlic paste and fry till you get a nice aroma.
• If using tomatoes, add them to the pan. Fry until they turn soft and oil begins to separate.
• If using bell peppers, add them now and fry till they are partially soft for 2 to 3 minutes.
• You can also add garam masala and red chilli powder at this stage.
• Fry until the masala smells good. I prefer to add the spice powders later after cooking the eggs.
• Pour the eggs and scramble lightly. Keep cooking, stirring and scramble once more.
• When the eggs are almost cooked, add garam masala powder & red chili powder. Stir well & fry just for a minute or 2.
• Taste test and add more salt and red chilli powder if needed.
• When the eggs are fully cooked, turn off the stove.
• Garnish egg bhurji with coriander. You can also squeeze little lemon juice.
• Serve egg bhurji with rice or bread/ pav or chapathi.

MUMBAI STYLE EGG BHURJI RECIPE

Steps:

• To begin making the Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji Recipe; in a large bowl break one egg at a time and whisk the egg yolks and whites together until light and fluffy.
• To the egg mixture, add the salt, a teaspoon of pav bhaji masala and a teaspoon turmeric powder. Whisk well until all the ingredients are well combined
• Preheat a wok on medium heat. To this add in a teaspoon of oil, the grated ginger, the chopped onions, the finely chopped bell peppers and the green chillies. Saute the ingredients until the onions and peppers are soft and tender.
• Once soft and tender, we will add the chopped tomatoes. The saute the ingredients until the tomatoes are lightly softened. Next add in egg mixture to make the Bhurji.
• Keep stirring the mixture continuously until you begin to see the eggs coming together and forming a crumbly texture. Continue to stir until the egg is cooked well.
• Once cooked completely, add another teaspoon of pav bhaji masala and stir well. Finally add a dollop of butter and stir.
• Transfer the egg Bhurji to the bowl and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves
• Serve the Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji Recipe along with toasted Whole Wheat Pav and Masala Chai Recipe for a delicious Breakfast meal.

EGG BHURJI

Steps:

• Chop onions, tomatoes and the green chillies
• Beat the eggs
• Heat oil in a wok. Add the cumin seeds. After 10 seconds, add the chopped onion, chillies and garlic. Fry until light brown. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add salt and mix well.(check for seasoning) Now add the beaten eggs and give it a good shake with the spatula until the eggs begin to scramble. Fry this for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Serve this with garnished coriander.