Egg White Bhurji
- 25 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Egg white bhurji, 12 egg whites scrambled with onion, tomato, green chilli, cumin and garam masala. Contains egg. Mild breakfast for 4, about 25 minutes.
Good for: Lunchbox
Ingredients
Egg White12
Salt¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Oil1½ tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped150 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped10 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped100 grams
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams
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 | 128kcal | 512kcal |
| Protein | 11g | 42g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9g | 28g |
| Fat | 6.3g | 25g |
| Fibre | 1.3g | 5.2g |
| Sugar | 3g | 12g |
Cookd masalas for egg white
Method
Beat the egg whites lightly with the salt and turmeric powder.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When they splutter, add the onion and green chillies and cook for 5 minutes till light golden.
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato and cook for 3 minutes till soft. Add red chilli powder and garam masala.
Turn the heat to low. Pour in the egg whites and leave them for 30 seconds. Stir gently and cook for 2 minutes till just set.
Add the coriander leaves and mix. Serve hot.
Before you start
- How long does Egg White Bhurji take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Egg White Bhurji serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Egg White Bhurji vegetarian?
- It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
- Is Egg White Bhurji 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 Egg White Bhurji?
- 12 Egg White, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 150 grams Onion, 10 grams Green Chilli, 100 grams Tomato, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Egg White Bhurji?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Egg White Bhurji?
- About 128 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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