Anda Bhurji/Bhujia (Egg Scramble,
Indian Style)
Anda Bhurji/Bhujia is most commonplace Indian
recipe that is utmost popular amongst the masses. Bhurji means scramble. In Marathi, it is called
Andyachi Bhagar or Andyacha Gabra. It is the easiest to prepare and made in
different ways in different households with some minor variations of
ingredients. Every household has its unique making style and taste of Anda
Bhurji. It is usually made as a fatatfat(quick) or jhatpat dish when one is in
a hurry. The main ingredients that go in the making of this yummy recipe are
eggs, oil, onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, chilly and turmeric powders and
salt. Some may like green chillies in it.
My mother never added tomatoes, but I do
add. I make Anda Bhurji with Kanda Lasun Masala and it gives an awesome flavour
to it.
Ingredients
Eggs – 6 nos
Oil – 2-3 tablespoons
Onions, medium sized – 2 nos
Tomatoes – 1 large
Fresh coriander – 5-6 sprigs
Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
Kanda Lasun Masala – 1 teaspoon
Salt – As per taste
Green chillies – 1-2, optional
Method
Chop onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves
finely and set aside. Heat oil in a kadahi(pan) and add chopped onions. Fry the
onions lightly so as to caramelise them to a golden-brown colour. Add tomatoes
and stir for abut minutes. Add turmeric powder, kanda lasun masala and salt and
give a good stir. Add eggs to this mixture and stir well for about 5-6 minutes
till the eggs cook. Finally, add the chopped corianders and serve hot with
roti, chapati or bread as per your liking.
