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Anda Bhurji Recipe (Spiced Scrambled Eggs)

Soft Pakistani anda bhurji: scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, green chili and spices, ready in 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp oil or butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato finely chopped
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.25 tsp red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Cook the onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the green chili, tomato, turmeric, chili powder and salt. Cook for 3 minutes until the tomato softens.
  3. Lower the heat. Whisk the eggs lightly and pour them in.
  4. Stir slowly for 1 to 2 minutes until just set but still glossy.
  5. Add the coriander and serve hot with paratha or toast.

Notes

For richer bhurji, add a tablespoon of butter at the end.