Anda Bhurji
PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Soft scrambled eggs tossed with onion, tomato, green chillies and fresh coriander — the quick desi breakfast found in every Pakistani home and dhaba.
Prep time5 min
Cook time10 min
Total time15 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion on medium heat until soft and light golden.
- Add tomato, green chillies, red chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Cook 2–3 minutes until the tomato softens.
- Beat the eggs lightly and pour into the pan.
- Stir gently with a spatula, scraping from the edges, until the eggs are soft and just set — do not overcook.
- Stir in the butter and coriander, and serve hot with roti, paratha or bread.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)230 kcal
Protein (estimate)14 g
Fat (estimate)17 g
Carbs (estimate)6 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Take the pan off the heat just before the eggs look done — they finish cooking in their own heat and stay soft. Food safety: cook eggs until fully set with no runny parts. Allergens: contains egg and milk (butter). Substitute: skip the tomato for a drier dhaba-style bhurji, or add a chopped capsicum for extra crunch.