Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji Recipe | Scrumbled Egg Recipe in Mumbai Style

This Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji dish is a very popular food sold on the streets of Mumbai. The street vendors of Mumbai add ingredient of Pav Bhaji Masala to their recipe which takes the Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji to another level. 

This Egg bhurji can be prepared under 20 minutes using minimal ingredients and it can be served any time of the day with roti, paratha, bread or pav. Here is a recipe of Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji:

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Ingredients of Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala powder
• ½ cup chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)

Instructions of Making Mumbai Style Egg Bhurji:

Preparation:

• Take a medium mixing bowl and whisk eggs and salt using a wire whisk. Set aside.
• Chop onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilies finely.

Cooking Process:

• Take a nonstick pan and heat oil and butter over medium-high heat.
• When the oil is hot, add onions and sauté until the onions turn translucent, stirring frequently.
• Add green chilies, ginger and garlic when the onions are translucent, and sauté until the onions become light brown in color. Don't forget to stir frequently.
• Now, add tomatoes to this pan and cook for another minute. Use the back of the ladle to mash the tomatoes  while cooking.
• Next, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, pav bhaji masala, and Kashmiri red chili powder and cook for 40-50 seconds, stirring it continuously.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low after 40-50 seconds .
• Add the whisked eggs to the pan and stir continuously to scramble.
• Cook the eggs using the ladle until the eggs are fully cooked and blend with the masala.
• Add lime juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves (chopped cilantro) and mix well. 

Serving of Egg Bhurji:

• Serve Mumbai style Egg Bhurji hot with pav or any bread of your choice.
• You can also add a dollop of butter while serving for extra richness.

This recipe captures the essence of Mumbai street food and you can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

 

Egg Bhurji is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing for various personal touches and adaptations to suit individual tastes.

 Recipe Card

Cuisine: Indian, Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 15minutes,  Servings: 4 people