How long does Dim Bhaja take?

22 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dim Bhaja serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dim Bhaja vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Dim Bhaja?

6 Eggs, 5 grams Green Chilli, 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, 2 Onion, 3 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dim Bhaja?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dim Bhaja?

About 240 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dim Bhaja

Name: Dim Bhaja
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 6 Eggs; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tsp Salt; 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; 3 tbsp Oil

22 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 12 min

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Also known as dimer bhaja, egg bhaja · Veg + Egg · Dry sides

Dry sides Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Dim bhaja, a Bengali egg fry of eggs set over fried onion and green chilli with turmeric, then folded. Mild, serves 4 with rice and dal, about 20 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Eggs6
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1.5 grams
Red Chilli Powder1.5 grams
Oil3 tbsp

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	240kcal	960kcal
Protein	11g	42g
Carbohydrate	6.6g	26g
Fat	19g	76g
Fibre	1.1g	4.4g
Sugar	2.5g	10g

Cookd masalas for eggs

Method

1
Get ready: Thinly slice the onions and slit the green chilli. Mix the salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder in a small bowl.
2
Heat the oil in a wide kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the onion and green chilli. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion is light golden. Sprinkle the spice mix over it, mix once and spread the onion evenly over the base of the kadai.
OnionGreen ChilliSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderOil
3
Lower the flame. Crack the eggs one by one over the onion, keeping the yolks whole. Cover and cook on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft.
Eggs
4
Fold the set whites over the yolks with a spatula, then turn the dim bhaja gently. Fry uncovered for 1 to 2 minutes until the underside is lightly golden.
5
Take it off the heat and cut into portions. Serve hot with rice and dal.

Before you start

How long does Dim Bhaja take?: 22 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dim Bhaja serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dim Bhaja vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Dim Bhaja spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dim Bhaja?: 6 Eggs, 5 grams Green Chilli, 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 1.5 grams Red Chilli Powder, 2 Onion, 3 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dim Bhaja?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dim Bhaja?: About 240 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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