Scrambled eggs bring up an image in my mind, of the free breakfast I invariably and out of compulsion, end up eating at most hotels during my business travels. Almost always eaten in a hurry along with some oatmeal, fruit and yogurt, followed by a coffee to-go. I’m usually running late for an appointment or trying to make sure I get to my destination early enough so I can get set up for a good, productive meeting. I’m not even sure if the scrambled eggs I’m eating in these hotels are real or processed. Many hotels that serve ‘hot breakfast’ for free, probably cook scrambled eggs from a powdered version and not real eggs. You can notice the difference in taste. This makes me reach out for the cold, hard boiled eggs instead – they are at least REAL!
Anda Bhurji
In contrast to traditional scrambled eggs which are pretty bland, the Indian versions are very flavorful and spicy. Anda Bhurji (Hindi word for scrambled egg) is one of the most popular dishes served in ‘Dhabas‘. Dhaba is the name given to roadside restaurants in India. Located along freeways, dhabas generally serve local cuisine, and also serve as truck stops. They are located mostly next to gas stations, and most are open 24 hours a day. I used to frequent dhabas a lot when I was in India and anda bhurji was my favorite!
A Typical Punjabi Dhaba
South Indian Scrambled Egg Curry
There are different ways to cook this dish, but the ingredients most common are eggs, onion, chili peppers (or powder) and turmeric. Our version has bell pepper and tomato in addition to onions. You can always add more finely cut vegetables/greens like mushrooms, cabbage, carrots or spinach. This recipe is simple and quick, yet so flavorful and heart warming. It makes for a hearty and healthy brunch, when served with toast or hot rotis. Try it out at home – the kids will love it (go easy on the chili for them)! Try a milder version with sweet snow peas.
South Indian Scrambled Egg Curry With Sweet Snow Peas
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. A single large egg has 77 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of healthy fats. Eggs (especially yellow) are high in cholesterol, but they don’t adversely affect blood cholesterol. This delicious curry style recipe is cooked mildly in coconut oil to retain most of the nutritional value.
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South Indian Scrambled Egg Curry
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs - Pasture Raised
- 1/2 Cup Onion - Fine cut
- 1/4 Cup Tomato - Fine cut
- 1/4 Cup Green Bell Peppers - Fine cut
- 1/2 Pepper Dry Red Chili
- 1 Pepper Green Chili Pepper - Cut lengthwise in half
- 6 Leaves Curry Leaves - Split in half
- 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chana Dal - Split chickpeas
- 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder - Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- Set IP to 'Saute' mode. Once the 'Hot' sign comes up, add oil and let it warm up. If you're using a regular pan, ensure the oil is hot enough to cook in, but not smoking. Add seasoning ingredients (curry leaves, chana dal, red chili powder, green chili pepper, cumin and mustard seeds) and saute till the mustard seeds splutter.
- Add vegetables, turmeric powder, salt, mix well and saute for a 3 to 4 minutes.
- Crack open the eggs straight into the pan and mix well. Keep stirring quickly to prevent the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- After eggs are done, fluff the contents with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with hot roti or phulka and cucumber salad.
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