Step 1

Chop onions & tomatoes finely. Slit green chilli & cube bell peppers (optional).

Step 2

Rinse a bowl and break the eggs to the bowl. This way egg doesn't stick to the bowl.

Step 3

Check for shells. Add salt and turmeric. Beat the eggs until frothy & Set aside.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin & curry leaves (optional).

Step 5

When they begin to splutters add onions, chilies and fry until golden.

Step 6

Add ginger garlic paste and fry till you get a nice aroma.

Step 7

If using tomatoes, add them to the pan. Fry until they turn soft and oil begins to separate.

Step 8

If using bell peppers, add them now and fry till they are partially soft for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 9

You can also add garam masala and red chilli powder at this stage.

Step 10

Fry until the masala smells good. I prefer to add the spice powders later after cooking the eggs.

Step 11

Pour the eggs and scramble lightly. Keep cooking, stirring and scramble once more.

Step 12

When the eggs are almost cooked, add garam masala powder & red chili powder. Stir well & fry just for a minute or 2.

Step 13

Taste test and add more salt and red chilli powder if needed.

Step 14

When the eggs are fully cooked, turn off the stove.

Step 15

Garnish egg bhurji with coriander. You can also squeeze little lemon juice.

Step 16

Serve egg bhurji with rice or bread/ pav or chapathi.