Egg Bhurji-Style Spiced Scramble

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 small onion
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic(optional)
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp chili powder(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 10 minutes): Finely dice the onion and tomato. Mince the garlic if using. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth; season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Cook (about 12 minutes): Heat butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion (and garlic if using) and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add spices: Stir in turmeric, cumin, chili powder (if using), and a pinch of salt. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add tomato: Add diced tomato and cook 3–4 minutes until it breaks down and becomes saucy.

5. 5

   Scramble: Pour in the whisked eggs. Let them set for 20–30 seconds, then gently stir and fold until fluffy and just cooked, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in cilantro if using and taste to adjust salt/pepper.