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.
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
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.
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