EGG BHURJI

     Egg Bhurji is an Indianised Scrambled Egg converted to suit the Indian Palate.  What makes it different and unique is the addition of Spices. Onion and simple spices transform this plain scrambled eggs into a spicy side dish in a matter of minutes. Egg Bhurji is an easy to make spicy and flavourful Scrambled Eggs recipe which is quite famous as a Street Food. A quick fix fast food served in to-go along with slices of  Bread or Chapatis. An egg is a versatile ingredient and a rescuer in a kitchen.         
     During our childhood, with working Mom, I & my brother usually ended up with some kind of quick-fix egg recipes for dinner.  Maybe as an Egg Omelette, simple Egg Bhurji(We call it Mutta Chikki) with variations like spicing it up with Green Chillies or Red Chilli Powder and sometimes we add Spring Onions or Tomatoes for a variation in the recipe etc., & etc.,  We even came up with our version of soft-centred Egg Omelette and called it Kola-kola which is exactly a version called Kalakki(famous Madurai style Street Food).  Eventually, we ended up with quite a number of quick-fix Egg Recipes.
     This Scrambled Egg/Egg Bhurji recipe comes handy for working folks who want to make something quick, healthy and delicious for their breakfast or for their kids' lunch box. This one is the best try for beginners venturing into cooking or students/bachelors living outside their homes. One of the best dish ever which is hassle-free and can be prepared with minimal ingredients.  Above all combine it up with few Slices of Bread or Chapati for a complete meal.  Goes well with Rice too.
    In this Egg Bhurji Recipe, I have scrambled the Eggs with Onions, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Curry Masala(Mutton Masala).  You can also add some tomatoes while sauteeing or substitute Red Chilli Powder with finely chopped Green Chillies.  You can also be easy with the Masala - use Garam Masala/Curry Masala/Mutton Masala... Anything which fancies you.  If you do not have any simply prepare it with Onions and Green Chillies.  The options are to go along with your whims and fancies... or cook with what ingredients you readily have.  

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Cuisine - Indian
Course - Side Dish
Spice Level - Medium
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 2 -3
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5-7 Minutes
Cooking Time - 5-7 Minutes

HOW TO COOK EGG BHURJI

EGG BHURJI

INGREDIENTS :

Eggs - 3 Nos.
Onion - 1 No.
Garlic - 1 Clove
Turmeric Powder - 1/8 Tspn
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Curry Masala/Mutton Masala Powder - 1 Tspn
Salt - To Taste
Oil - 2 Tbspn.

METHOD:

• Heat Oil in a pan over a high flame.
• Reduce the flame to medium-low and add finely chopped Onions, Garlic and saute it until Onions turn translucent.
• Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Curry Masala Powder to the above and fry this on a low flame until aromatic.
• Crack open the Eggs in a small bowl one by one and then combine it up in a big bowl.
• Beat the Eggs lightly along with a dash of Salt.
• Gently pour the beaten Egg into the Pan & Scramble the Eggs into tiny pieces on a medium-low flame until well cooked.
• Once the eggs are finely scrambled and well-cooked switch off the flame.
• Serve Egg Bhurji/Scrambled Eggs hot with slices of Bread/Chapati.
• Can serve this as a side dish along with Rice.

NOTES:

• I have used Red Chilli Powder in this recipe.  Can substitute it with 2-3 finely chopped Green Chillies.
• I have used Curry Masala Powder, can substitute it with Mutton Masala/Garam Masala Powder.
• Adjust the spices to suit your spice level.
• Can also add finely chopped Tomatoes and saute it well before adding Eggs.
• The idea of breaking the eggs one by one in a small bowl and then combining it in a bowl is, by any chance one of the Eggs turns out to be bad, then the entire bowl gets wasted.
• So I usually do this way while using up more than one egg in a recipe. 
• Also beating the eggs along with salt before scrambling it helps you to yield perfectly scrambled eggs.  
• I like to scramble it up into tiny pieces and well cooked.
• All the way while cooking Egg Bhurji I keep the flame at medium-low.
• This way it doesn't smell "eggy" when packed in Lunch Boxes. 
• Cook the Egg Bhurji to your preferred consistency.