Street Style Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji)
Street Style Egg Bhurji is a quick and flavorful Indian-style scrambled egg dish made with spices, onions, tomatoes, and herbs. It’s a popular roadside meal enjoyed with pav, roti, or paratha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 small green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden.
- Stir in green chili and bell pepper; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft and oil begins to separate.
- Push the mixture to one side of the pan and add butter.
- Crack eggs directly into the pan. Gently scramble and gradually combine with the masala.
- Cook until eggs are soft and fluffy.
- Stir in garam masala and chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with pav, paratha, or roti.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference by increasing or decreasing green chili and chili powder.
- Add cheese or cream for a richer variation.
- Use ghee for a more authentic flavor.
- Fresh coriander adds brightness at the end; don’t skip it if possible.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a pan with a splash of water or butter to restore moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
