Egg bhurji
Indian spiced scrambled eggs with onion, tomato and green chilli. Brilliant with buttered toast or warm chapatis.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.90 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 2
Add the chilli, ginger, cumin and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until they break down into a thick paste.
4 min - 4
Pour in the eggs and a pinch of salt. Stir slowly for 2 to 3 minutes until just set but still soft.
2 min 30 s - 5
Stir through the coriander and serve at once on the hot toast.
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