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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Egg Curries » Mumbai Street Style Egg Bhurji

    Published: Jun 1, 2022 | Last Updated On: Aug 11, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Mumbai Street Style Egg Bhurji

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    Make Mumbai Street-Style Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji, Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs) in under 20 minutes using my easy recipe. Serve it for breakfast or a main course with pav, bread, or buns (gluten-free).

    Egg bhurji served in a bowl.
    Jump to:
    • About Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji)
    • Ingredients
    • Health Benefits Of Eggs
    • How To Make Egg Bhurji
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji)

    Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji) is nothing but Indian spiced scrambled eggs. A spicy onion tomato-based masala paste is made and eggs are scrambled along with the masala.

    This dish is popularly sold on the streets of Mumbai. The street vendors add a secret ingredient to their recipe that takes it to another level and that ingredient is Pav Bhaji Masala.

    In this post, I am sharing a recipe that will take you to the streets of Mumbai at the comfort of your own home.

    This anda bhurji recipe comes together in under 20 minutes using minimal ingredients and can be served any time of the day with roti, paratha, bread, or pav.

    The recipe is gluten-free and can be easily doubled or tripled if you are making it for a crowd.

    The Parsi version of Egg Bhurji is called Akuri. Although it is made using similar ingredients, the two are very different from each other in terms of taste and texture.

    If you are a vegetarian, do check out my Paneer Bhurji recipe. You will love it too.

    Here are some more egg recipes that you may like

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    • Healthy Spinach Egg White Muffins
    • Egg Foo Young
    • Egg Butter Masala
    • Muttai Kulambu
    • Masala Omelette

    Ingredients

    Egg bhurji ingredients 1
    Egg bhurji ingredients 2
    Egg bhurji ingredients 3

    Eggs are the hero ingredient of this dish. Use free-range organic eggs for the best result. Having said that, feel free to use any eggs that you have.

    Butter and Oil – The combination of these two adds a nice taste to the anda bhurji. You can replace butter with oil to make this dish dairy-free.

    Veggies – I have added the basic veggies such as fresh tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves). You can also go ahead and add finely chopped bell peppers, green peas, carrots, mushrooms, green beans, etc. 

    Adjust the green chillies as per your taste.

    Spice Powders – You will need basic spice powders like Kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. 

    You can also use a little garam masala and black pepper powder to enhance the taste of the anda bhurji recipe.

    Pav Bhaji Masala – This is my secret ingredient to make the best ever egg bhurji. It makes the bhurji super flavorful.

    Others – You will also need fresh ginger, garlic, and freshly squeezed lime juice (or lemon juice). 

    Health Benefits Of Eggs

    Eggs are one of the richest sources of protein available, providing essential amino acids that your body needs to function.

    Eggs are a great source of a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B-12, riboflavin, selenium, phosphorus, choline, and iron.

    One large egg contains only about 72 calories, yet is packed with essential nutrients.

    The majority of the fat in eggs is unsaturated fat, which is much healthier than saturated fat.

    Studies have shown that eating eggs for breakfast can help to reduce calorie intake throughout the day and may help with weight loss.

    Studies have found that regular egg consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease by increasing good cholesterol levels and reducing bad cholesterol levels.

    Eggs contain choline, which is essential for brain development and memory.

    How To Make Egg Bhurji

    Whisk 4 eggs and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl using a wire whisk. Set aside.

    Eggs and salt added to a bowl.
    Whisked well.

    Heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted) in a pan over medium-high heat.

    Oil and butter added to a pan.

    Once the oil is hot, add ½ cup of chopped onions and saute until the onions turn translucent, stirring frequently.

    Onions added to the pan.

    Add 2 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies, 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger, and 1 teaspoon garlic, and saute until the onions are light brown in color. Stir frequently.

    Chilies, ginger and garlic added to the pan.

    Now, add ½ cup of finely chopped tomatoes and cook for another minute. Mash the tomatoes with the back of the ladle while cooking.

    Tomatoes added to the pan.

    Next, add

    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder

    and cook for 30-40 seconds, stirring continuously.

    Spice powders added to the pan.

    Reduce the heat to medium-low.

    Add the whisked eggs to the pan.

    Whisked eggs added to the pan.

    Stir the eggs using the ladle until they get mixed with the masala and get scrambled.

    Note – If you like soft bhurji, cook the eggs just until set. Remember that they will keep cooking for some time from the residual heat in the pan. If you like perfectly cooked bhurji, then cook until the eggs are nicely cooked.

    Add 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice and 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro and mix well. Serve hot.

    Cilantro and lime juice added to the scrambled eggs.
    Ready egg bhurji.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    Always break the egg in a small bowl first and then add it to the bigger one. This is because if you will break all eggs in one big bowl and by any chance one of your egg turns out to be a bad one, then your entire bowl of eggs will get spoilt.

    Whisking the eggs separately in a bowl before adding them to the pan makes sure the eggs scramble perfectly.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can we eat eggs every day?

    Yes, you can eat eggs every day if you’re not allergic to them and you have no other health concerns that would make eating eggs a bad idea. Eggs are a good source of protein and other nutrients, so they can be part of a healthy diet.

    Is egg bhurji healthy?

    Yes, egg bhurji is a healthy dish since eggs are a good source of protein and other nutrients. Just make sure to cook the eggs properly to avoid food poisoning.

    Variations

    If you are running short of time and want to make this egg bhurji recipe even more quickly, then add all the eggs to a bowl and whisk them nicely. Add everything else to the same bowl and mix well. Now add oil to a pan and put the entire mixture in the pan and scramble the eggs.

    Add green peas or other vegetables like mushrooms, red bell pepper, green onions, etc for a more hearty dish.

    Top the egg burji with fried onions or other toppings like chopped onions, bhujia sev, or crushed chips for extra flavor and crunch.

    For more fluffy eggs, add in a little milk while whisking the eggs.

    To make a creamy version of it, add some fresh cream, mayonnaise, and grated cheese once the anda bhurji is cooked, and mix everything well.

    Serving Suggestions

    Egg Bhurji goes really well with Roti, Tawa Paratha, or Lachha Paratha. You can also serve it with Bread Toast for breakfast with a hot cup of Masala Chai or Filter Coffee. 

    In South India, it is served with Poori, Rice, and Sambar for a quick meal.

    If you wish to present it in street style, then serve it with either a few slices of bread, dinner rolls, or some soft and crispy laddi pav.

    You can also make egg burji sandwich, by stuffing this spicy anda bhurji in between two bread slices along with a slice of cheese and then toasting it.

    Make kathi rolls along with this masala egg scrabble, spicy green chutney, and some onion slices.

    Storage Suggestions

    You can store it in an airtight container for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator, but I will suggest you make it fresh as it tastes the best.

    If you store it in the fridge, it might dry out and won’t taste as good as the fresh one.

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    Make Mumbai Street-Style Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji, Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs) in under 20 minutes using my easy recipe. Serve it for breakfast or a main course with pav, bread, or buns (gluten-free).

    Mumbai Street Style Egg Bhurji Recipe (Anda Bhurji)

    Make Mumbai Street-Style Egg Bhurji (Anda Bhurji, Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs) in under 20 minutes using my easy recipe. Serve it for breakfast or a main course with pav, bread, or buns.
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 163kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 4 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted, replace with oil for dairy-free recipe)
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • 2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
    • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
    • ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
    • 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)
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    Instructions

    • Whisk eggs and salt in a medium mixing bowl using a wire whisk. Set aside.
    • Heat vegetable oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Once the oil is hot, add onions and saute until the onions turn translucent, stirring frequently.
    • Add green chilies, ginger, and garlic, and saute until the onions are light brown in color. Stir frequently.
    • Now, add tomatoes 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.
    • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
    • Add the whisked eggs to the pan.
    • Stir the eggs using the ladle until they get mixed with the masala and gets scrambled.
    • Note – If you like soft bhurji, cook the eggs just until set. Remember that they will keep cooking for some time from the resudual heat in the pan. If you like perfectly cooked bhurji, then cook until the eggs are nicely cooked.
    • Add lime juice and cilantro and mix well. Serve hot.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=867xhtUac5g

    Notes

    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you are making it for a crowd.
    You can replace butter with oil to make this dish dairy-free.
    You can add finely chopped bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, green beans, etc to this anda bhurji recipe. 
    Adjust the green chilies as per your taste.
    Always break the egg in a small bowl first and then add it to the bigger one. This is because if you will break all eggs in one big bowl and by any chance one of your egg turns out to be a bad one, then your entire bowl of eggs will get spoilt.
    Whisking the eggs separately in a bowl before adding them to the pan makes sure the eggs scramble perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Deedar Singh

      March 26, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks alot Neha. Nice and simple. No time wastage in video. Keep it up????

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 27, 2020 at 3:50 am

        Thanks 🙂

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    2. Pb

      October 14, 2020 at 10:20 am

      best…easy to follow steps….and great recipe

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    3. Kartikeya Mehrotra

      May 07, 2022 at 5:37 am

      5 stars
      Just made this for my wife on a Saturday morning. Best start to the day. The lemon squeeze at the end made the bhurji delightful. Thank you

      Reply

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