Egg bhurji is India’s answer to scrambled eggs, and it is on breakfast tables and street carts all over the country. Spring onion, green chillies, ginger and tomatoes are cooked down with garam masala and black pepper, then the eggs go in.
I add a tablespoon of chilli vinegar for tang. Pile it on toast and eat them together.

Egg Bhurji
Quick Details
Serves: 3
Time: about 10 minutes
Diet: Contains egg
Serves: 3
Time: about 10 minutes
Diet: Contains egg
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 spring onion whites chopped
- 4 green chillies diced
- 2 inch ginger diced
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 4 spring onion greens chopped
- 1 tablespoon chilli vinegar
- 6 eggs whisked
- 1/2 cup coriander chopped
- toast to serve
Instructions
- Cook the base. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the spring onion whites, green chillies and ginger. Add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper and garam masala and cook until soft.
- Add the greens. Add the spring onion greens and chilli vinegar.
- Add the eggs. Turn off the heat and pour in the whisked eggs.
- Scramble. Return to the heat and stir continuously. Add the coriander. It is done when it leaves the sides of the pan.
- Serve. Serve hot with toast.
Video
Keyword Egg Bhurji, Indian Scrambled Eggs, Anda Bhurji
Tips for the Best Egg Bhurji
- Take the pan off the heat before pouring in the eggs. This keeps them soft.
- Stir continuously once it goes back on the heat.
- It is done when it leaves the sides of the pan.
- Add the coriander right at the end so it stays fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it with fewer eggs?
Yes. Halve everything for 3 eggs.
What else can I serve it with?
Pav, roti or a soft bread roll all work well.
Make this for breakfast and tell me where in the world you are cooking from. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.




