# Bhurji (Egg Masala)

## Egg Bhurji (Masala Scrambled Eggs)

<div id="bkmrk-"></div>### Prep time: 10 min

<div id="bkmrk-cook-10%E2%80%9312-min-serve"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Cook 10–12 min</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Serves 2</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div tabindex="0"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>### Ingredients

<div id="bkmrk-4-eggs-2-tbsp-oil-or"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>4</div></div></div><div><div><div>Eggs</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>2 tbsp</div></div></div><div><div><div>Oil or ghee</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1/2 tsp</div></div></div><div><div><div>Cumin seeds</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1 medium</div></div></div><div><div><div>Onion, finely chopped</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1</div></div></div><div><div><div>Green chili, finely chopped</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1 tsp</div></div></div><div><div><div>Ginger‑garlic paste</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1</div></div></div><div><div><div>Tomato, finely chopped</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1/4 tsp</div></div></div><div><div><div>Turmeric powder</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1/2 tsp</div></div></div><div><div><div>Red chili powder</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1 tsp</div></div></div><div><div><div>Coriander powder</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>To taste</div></div></div><div><div><div>Salt</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>2 tbsp</div></div></div><div><div><div>Fresh coriander, chopped</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div>  
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>### Instructions

<div id="bkmrk-1-crack-the-eggs-int"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>1</div></div></div><div><div><div>Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and turmeric, and whisk until frothy.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>2</div></div></div><div><div><div>Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>3</div></div></div><div><div><div>Add chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until onions turn golden.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>4</div></div></div><div><div><div>Add ginger‑garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>5</div></div></div><div><div><div>Add tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>6</div></div></div><div><div><div>Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>7</div></div></div><div><div><div>Pour in the whisked eggs. Let them set slightly, then gently scramble and mix with the masala.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>8</div></div></div><div><div><div>Cook until eggs are soft and fluffy (or fully cooked if you prefer).</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>9</div></div></div><div><div><div>Turn off heat and garnish with fresh coriander.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sources:

## 🍽️ Serving Suggestions

<div id="bkmrk-serve-with-buttered-">- Serve with **buttered pav**, **roti**, **paratha**, or **toasted bread**.
- Add a squeeze of **lemon juice** on top for extra brightness.

</div>## 🔄 Optional Variations

<div id="bkmrk-add-bell-peppers%2C-pe">- Add **bell peppers**, **peas**, or **mushrooms** for extra texture.
- Add **pav bhaji masala** for Mumbai‑style street flavor.
- For softer, creamier bhurji, cook on low heat and stop while slightly moist.

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