Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (Ande Bhujia)

These spicy scrambled eggs are inspired by Ande Bhurji, a popular street food in India. They’re cooked with tomatoes, green chilies, onions, and a hint of cumin for big flavor. A little crumbled feta or paneer adds a creamy touch. Perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner with warm flatbread or toast.

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Spicy Scrambled Eggs with Cheese (Ande Bhujia)

Indian-style scrambled eggs with fresh green chilies, tomato, cumin, and crumbled cheese. Quick, flavorful, and perfect with warm flatbread or toast.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Calories: 255kcal

Ingredients

• 120 g onion finely chopped (1 medium)
• 30 ml vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
• 6 g green chilies finely chopped (2 small)
• 1 g ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon
• 150 g tomatoes finely chopped (1 medium)
• 4 large eggs beaten
• 2 g ground cumin ½ teaspoon
• 50 g feta cheese or paneer crumbled (about ¼ cup)
• 8 g fresh cilantro chopped (2 tablespoons)
• Salt to taste

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Instructions

• Cook the Onion: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 6–7 minutes, stirring, until soft and starting to brown.
• Add Chilies and Tomatoes: Stir in the green chilies and black pepper. Cook 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, until the tomatoes soften into a thick sauce.
• Scramble the Eggs: Reduce the heat slightly. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Let them cook without stirring for 1–2 minutes, then gently lift and turn them with a spatula.
• Finish with Cheese: Continue cooking the eggs another minute or two until almost set but still moist. Sprinkle in the cumin and the crumbled feta or paneer. Stir gently to combine.
• Serve: Top with chopped cilantro and serve warm with flatbread or toast.

Notes

• For less heat, remove the seeds from the chilies or use just one.
• Stir the eggs gently so they stay soft and creamy rather than dry.
• Feta adds a salty kick, while paneer keeps it milder.
• Fresh cilantro brightens everything up—add more if you like.

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Recipe Twist Ideas:

• Masala Boost: Sprinkle a little garam masala or curry powder at the end.
• Veggie Add-In: Stir in baby spinach or chopped bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
• Cheese Swap: Use grated cheddar or even goat cheese instead of feta or paneer.
• Tomato Upgrade: Try cherry tomatoes for a sweeter flavor.
• Breakfast Wrap: Roll it all up in a warm tortilla or flatbread for an easy handheld meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 349mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1511IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg