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Sunday, April 15, 2012

Masala Egg Scramble - Anda Bhurji

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I sat on the staircase cuddling the bundle of clothes I had tied in my mom's dupatta (a multi purpose long scarf worn by South Asian women). The scent of my mom's on the dupatta was reassuring that I wasn't far from home. Far as much as a couple of metres feel like when you are a 10 year old. Dad and I had got into an argument over the volume of the television which disturbed his precious afternoon nap. I protested as I always did until dad went ahead the unplugged the wire. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I went to my room.


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I tied my favorite dresses into a neat little bundle and declared I was going to leave the house never to come back. Confidently I stepped outside the house while mom stood on the door hiding her beautiful smile, her only giveaway being her deep dimples. I climbed up a few floors of the building and sat on the stairs, my favorite hideaway my parents knew.

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Half an hour later I saw dad coming my way with a plate of food in his hand.  I could smell the freshly made scrambled eggs with hint of pav bhaji masala, my favorite type. Through the corner of my eyes I eyed the buttered white toast spread with ketchup while dad silently sat next to me. He knew my way back home has to involve food.

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The other day when dad was visiting us, he gave us dozens of farm fresh eggs from his friend's farm. He smiled while narrating the above story to M. Fifteen years since and nothing has changed M said smiling back.

Masala Egg Scramble - Anda Bhurji
Serves 2-3

Ingredients 

4-5 eggs
1/3 cup onions, finely chopped
2 -3 tbsp tomatoes, finely chopped
1 green chilly, finely chopped
1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp pav bhaji masala/garam masala*
Salt and pepper to taste

Note

* Pav bhaji masala is a spice blend (found in Indian stores) used for a specific recipe called Pav bhaji where  the mashed vegetables are served with buttered buns. Adding it to scrambled eggs is something I have picked up from my mom but adding garam masala is absolutely perfect too.

Method

Whisk the eggs with the salt and keep aside.

Heat oil in a frying pan or wok  and add the onions. Cook till translucent.

Add the green chilly, tomatoes and spices.

Once the tomatoes become soft add the coriander leaves and  eggs mixture.

Whisk and cook till the desired scramble egg consistency is achieved.

Squeeze a little ketchup on top if you like.

Serve with roti, paratha or toasted bread.

Variations

Few of my favorites are:

- Add curry leaves after the oil is heated.
- Add 1 tsp of ginger paste after the oil is heated.
- Add handful crumbled paneer along with the tomatoes.
- You could also add any cooked vegetable to make a meal out of it.
- Roll the scrambled eggs into a roti, paratha or tortilla with coriander chutney
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62 comments

  1. He he he such sweet memories :) Should add pav bhaji masala next time.
    I am a eggholic (if there is any such words!)

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  2. Ha! Kulsum, your story reminds me of the 'jalebi' ad, so popular years back...
    Cute memories.. Lighting is impeccable in your photographs..

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  3. A delicious dish and lovely post! The pictures are wonderful.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  4. Your memories are always so beautifully put in words. Loved this piece. This is a favorite dish of mine and I thoroughly enjoyed this post.

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  5. mm! i have to try my eggs with masala!

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  6. Awesome photography! Yum recipe!

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  7. I love childhood memories revolving around food...so sweet :) These eggs look just wonderful and love the spices!

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  8. Such sweet memories! Love the Andey ki Bhujia..so easy & delicious! Eggs pics are gorgeous!

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  9. Wonderful childhood memories -- and that anda bhurji looks so yummy! Love the styling :)

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  10. Such a lovely memory... and this recipe, of course. And then there are the pictures. Oh how I love them! That cracking shot is fabulous.

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  11. Very gorgeous egg shots! And I adore the egg basket you have!

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  12. This is the only way I can eat eggs! with lots of masala and chilies :) LOVE the photo of eggs!

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  13. Beautiful photographs and beautiful memories.

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  14. simple one, but yet the pictures look rustic and cool =)

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  15. Such a precious story! Isn't it amazing how little certain parts of us change, even throughout the years? Love it.

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  16. such a sweet story- how naughty were you? running away from home :) hope you had a lovely visit with your Dad. really pretty photos, as always, K. love, s

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  17. wow addin masala is new to me... need to try this way....

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  18. hey kulsum... such beautiful pics...

    came from chinmayie's blog. i don't have eggs, but whenever i make bhurji for the hubby, i do add pav bhaji masala to it.

    your's is looking so good.

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  19. Lovely story ... food can be such a wonderful way of bringing back childhood memories.

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  20. We love eggs at my house and these are a must make!

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  21. its really like that 'jalebi' ad... so cute!! pav bhaji masala in anda bhurji.. should have thought of it earlier..

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  22. What a beutiful story! Love the pics and will for sure try out the recipe. Didn't realise pav bhaji had it's own garam masala! It's my favourite Indian dish!

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  23. I never tried masala with bhurji ever but pav bhaji masala sound ssoooo good. You seem to be one naughty girl..potli baandh kar ghar se faraar :) Cute!
    I love the first light in first picture.

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    1. he he ye toh kuch bhi nahi. I was one helluva kid :)

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  24. your memories reminded of jalebi boy in old Indian ad :) food really mends hearts and creates long lasting bond with loved ones :) beautiful narration with beautiful recipe, Kulsum!

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  25. I have a very similar story involving my kiddie suitcase and my neighbor's porch :-) I remember coming back to my house in the evening with my neighbor Aunty Anwari and mummy holding a plate full of steaming hot samosas. Such fond memories!
    As usual a warm and beautiful post Kul!

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  26. What a lovely story Kulsum. It's clear you've had a long love of food, and these scrambled eggs look so comforting and delicious.

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  27. I absolutely LOVE this way of cooking eggs - it turns a comforting nursery meal into something so much more special. Beautiful.

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  28. oh..so cute and lovely story, food evokes such fond memories, loved your egg photo shots, simply brilliant.

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  29. touching story , I can totally relate :)
    Love all your pictures , and the props are soo lovely. Not a big eggs fan myself, but my foodie husband is. I'll have to make this for him someday.

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  30. This sounds really interesting...I love turmeric so much (not only because it's super healthy). I'm definitely going to fix me those scrambled eggs tomorrow for breakfast!
    Peace
    Mike

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  31. Hi Kulsum. Sorry It's been so long since I've done any blog reading (and writing)! These are some really wonderful snaps! I like the idea of masala egg scramble and will definitely have to try it out. I might also try out a tofu scramble version of this recipe.

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  32. i make omelette & scrambled eggs the same way, never tried it with garam masala or pav bhaji masala..will do so next time. i add chilli powder instead of garam masala. . sweet memories...

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  33. Kulsum, such a beautiful memory... This post really gave me goosebumps of pleasure and nostalgia...
    As a child I think I packed my little bag everyday, and my mom and dad always knew how to make me smile...
    Childhood is the most precious part of ones life...
    B/W bhurji looks awesome, you know this is something I make on regular basis , my sons calls burji Rainbow Eggs.... ahahahaha

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  34. Ha! Your parents had your number didn't they? Food has that same effect on me. ;-)

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  35. Your story reminds me of Calvin and Hobbes 'seceding' from the family :-)

    I can't take my eyes off the teapot in the first pic. So beautiful.

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  36. Beautiful photos, beautiful dish!! This is a wonderful recipe! Glad to have discovered your site! Blessings, Catherine xo

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  38. This anda bhurji looks very appetising. Love the photographs.

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  39. I like scrambled eggs like that! with Chilli and onions.. Sigh, your photography is beautiful! :')

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  40. What a dish! This is definitely my kind of breakfast.

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  41. Your story has made this anda bhurji a very special post ... Gorgeous pictures especially breaking the eggs

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  42. I absolutely enjoyed the story as well as the pictures. It does bring my childhood memories back! Pav bhaji masala is super versatile that I add in just abt everything! Loved the recipe

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  43. ooh, can't wait to make this. I'm so happy I just found your blog (via your lovely comment on mine)... so many recipes here i want to make!

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    1. Jeanine I actually love your blog - mutual love perhaps :)

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  44. There are few things that can compete with how satisfying a simple egg dish can be. When nothing else sounds appetizing, a plate of eggs always delivers. I must try this version--sounds so full of flavor.

    Sweet story, too. :)

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  45. Such a beautiful dish! My childhood had a lot of egg dishes, too. But not with spices ;)

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  46. Beautiful memories.. and beautiful captures... Awesome Kulsum :) Love the lighting in each picture:)

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  47. Wonderful memories! You have an amazing talent to write down those fond memories. Masala egg scramble is our Sunday morning side for toast and till date I am sticking to what my served me all those years. As always gorgeous clicks and love the way your light the dishes. Awesome!!!

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  48. What a gorgeous looking post!

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  49. My mother in law makes a similar dish. I'm so glad I found this as I will make it soon! :)

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  50. eggs are magical <3

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