Masala Scrambled Eggs

Masala Scrambled Eggs

Updated January 22, 2026

Indian scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, chile, and spices. Called egg bhurji.

This is everyday egg bhurji - nothing fancy, just good. Serve with toast, paratha, or in a wrap.

Add cheese if you want to go American.

Cook time
15 min
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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ tbsp Butter
  • ½ cup Small onion, diced
  • 1 whole Serrano pepper, sliced
  • 1 whole Roma tomato, diced
  • ¼ tsp Ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 4 whole Eggs
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cook the aromatics and eggs
Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat (325-350°F surface). Add onion and serrano, cook 2 minutes. Add tomato, turmeric, and salt. Cook 2 minutes until tomato softens. Reduce heat to low. Add beaten eggs and stir gently until soft curds form, about 2 minutes. Remove while still slightly wet.
Equipment
  • nonstick skillet
Ingredients
  • butter (1 ½ tbsp)
  • onion (½ cup)
  • serrano (1 whole)
  • tomato (1 whole)
  • turmeric (¼ tsp)
  • salt (½ tsp)
  • eggs (4 whole)
Add the fresh herbs
Sprinkle with garam masala and cilantro. Serve immediately with toast.
Ingredients
  • garam masala (¼ tsp)
  • cilantro (1 tbsp)

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