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Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
This 30-minute breakfast recipe for egg bhurji, or Indian-style scrambled eggs, is spiced with curry powder, cumin and coriander and pan-cooked with wholesome fresh vegetables, such as bell pepper, tomatoes and spinach. Enjoy a delicious plate of hot egg bhurji with toast, soft Indian roti, bread, homemade paratha or potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion, white, medium, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 bell pepper, red, diced into small pieces
- 2 tomatoes, medium, cut into small cubes
- 2 tsp paprika, smoked
- 1½ tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli, powder
- 1 ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cup spinach, chopped. You could use bok choy or other greens
- 10 eggs, large
- ½ cup cilantro, fresh, washed, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan, add cumin seeds, and fry until lightly browned and aromatic.
- Stir in garlic, onion, and bell pepper, cooking on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook on high heat for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are mushy. Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate spices and salt; reduce heat to low and mix well.
- Add spinach and cook for 1 minute.
- Crack eggs into a separate bowl and pour them into the pan, stirring constantly until fully cooked. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
Food safe storage
- For safe storage, any leftover bhurji should be transferred to an airtight container once it has cooled to room temperature. This will help maintain its freshness and flavour.
- Store the container in the refrigerator, where it can stay for up to 3-4 days.
- When reheating, make sure to use a microwave-safe dish or gently warm it on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 265kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 5g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 409mg (136%)Sodium: 904mg (38%)Potassium: 558mg (16%)Fiber: 3g (12%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 4100IU (82%)Vitamin C: 56mg (68%)Calcium: 111mg (11%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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