Egg Bhurji
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ small onion, very finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp oil or butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander to finish
Steps
- 1
Combine everything
Crack eggs into a microwave-safe mug or bowl. Add milk, onion, tomato, green chilli, all spices, oil, and salt. Whisk well with a fork until fully combined.
- 2
First microwave
Microwave on HIGH for 60 seconds. The edges will be starting to set but the centre will be liquid.
- 3
Stir and continue
Remove and stir with a fork, scraping the cooked egg from the edges into the centre. Microwave on HIGH for another 45 seconds.
- 4
Final stir
Stir again. The eggs should be mostly set with a few moist, soft curds. If still very wet, microwave for a final 30 seconds. Do not overcook — the eggs continue cooking from residual heat.
- 5
Finish and serve
Top with fresh coriander. Serve immediately with toast, roti, or paratha.
Tips for Best Results
💡 Stop before it looks done
Microwave eggs carry over-cook significantly. Stop when the eggs still look slightly wet — they will firm up to perfect consistency in 30 seconds of resting.
💡 Deseed the tomato
Tomato seeds release water and make the bhurji watery. Take 10 seconds to squeeze out the seeds before chopping.
💡 Use a deep mug for easy cleanup
A tall mug contains the mixture as it puffs up during cooking and means you eat straight from the vessel — one fewer dish to wash.
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The Fastest No-Gas Breakfast
Egg bhurji — spiced scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, and green chilli — is one of the quickest and most satisfying Indian breakfasts. It is also one of those dishes that people reach instinctively for a pan to make. The microwave does it in literally 3 minutes.
The key difference from pan-cooked bhurji: you cook in 60-second bursts, stirring between each, to create the characteristic soft, broken-up curds. The masala flavour is identical.
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