Boiled Egg Bhurji Recipe
Boiled Egg Bhurji is a delicious variation of the classic Indian egg bhurji recipe. Instead of adding raw eggs to the masala, add boiled eggs. It is a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner dish. Serve it with pav, paratha, or roti.
Here are some more Indian egg recipes that you may like: Akuri, Egg Idli, Egg Butter Masala, Kolhapuri Egg Curry, and Masala Omelette.
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Ingredients
Eggs are the hero ingredient of this dish. Use free-range organic eggs for the best result.
Butter and Oil – Combining these two adds a nice taste to the Bhurji. You can replace butter with oil to make this dish dairy-free.
Veggies – I have added the basic veggies such as tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves). You can also add finely chopped bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, and green beans.
Adjust the green chilies as per your taste.
Spice Powders – You will need basic spice powders, such as Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt.
You can also add a little garam masala and black pepper powder to enhance the taste of the boiled and bhurji recipe.
Pav Bhaji Masala – This is my secret ingredient to make the best-ever egg bhurji. It makes the bhurji super flavorful. I make my own pav bhaji masala powder, but you can also buy it.
Others – You will also need fresh ginger, garlic, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
How To Make Egg Bhurji with Boiled Eggs
Step 1: Chop 4 hard-boiled eggs into small pieces. Set them aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Once the oil is hot, add the following ingredients and cook until the onions are light brown, stirring frequently.
- ½ cup of chopped onions
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
Step 4: Now, add ½ cup of finely chopped tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt, and continue cooking for an additional minute. Mash the tomatoes with the back of the ladle as you cook.
Step 5: Next, stir the following spice powders and cook for 30-40 seconds.
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
Step 6: Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs to the pan and mix well with the masala. Splash a tablespoon of water if the masala looks dry.
Step 7: Check for salt and add more if needed.
Step 8: Add 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, and mix well. Serve hot.
How To Boil Eggs
Place the eggs in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 250°F (120°C) and cook for 30 minutes. When the cooking is up, carefully remove the eggs from the air fryer and place them in a bowl of ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking. Peel and enjoy!
Place the eggs in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 5 minutes at high pressure. When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove the eggs from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Peel and enjoy!
Place the eggs in a pot. Cover the eggs with cold water, ensuring there is at least 1 inch of water above them. Turn the heat to medium-high and wait for the water to boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes. Carefully remove the eggs from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Peel and enjoy!
Tips For Boiling Eggs
Start with cold water: This will help the eggs cook evenly.
Use a large pot. This will prevent the eggs from cracking as they cook. Adding a teaspoon of salt to the water also helps prevent the eggs from cracking during cooking. Try it, and thank me later.
Don’t overcook: The longer you cook the eggs, the tougher the whites will become, and the yolks will start to turn green.
Use ice water: This will stop cooking and make the eggs easier to peel.
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Boiled Egg Bhurji Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespons oil
- 1 tablespon butter (salted or unsalted)
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspon finely chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
Instructions
- Chop the eggs into small pieces. Set them aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic, and fry until the onions turn light brown. Stir frequently while frying.
- Now, add tomatoes and salt and cook for another minute. Mash the tomatoes with the back of the ladle while cooking.
- Next, add coriander powder, turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala, and Kashmiri red chili powder, and cook for 30-40 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs to the pan and mix well with the masala. Splash a tablespoon of water if the mixture looks dry.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Add lime juice and cilantro and mix well. Serve hot.
We love this recipe at home. You must try it too.