Indian Masala Egg Bhurji with Spinach (Low-Carb)
A deeply spiced egg bhurji with spinach folded in at the end—perfect for a high-protein low-carb breakfast.

Total
40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 5 cups spinach
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger(optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper(optional)
- 1.5 tbsp neutral oil
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Finely dice onion. Mince garlic and ginger (if using).
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 6–7 minutes until golden at the edges.
- 3
Add garlic (and ginger) and cook 1 minute. Stir in turmeric, coriander powder, cayenne (if using), and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- 4
Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper. Pour into the skillet and stir constantly, breaking curds, until about 70% set.
- 5
Add spinach and cook until wilted and eggs are fully set, 2–3 minutes.
- 6
Turn off heat and sprinkle garam masala; fold through for 30 seconds.
- 7
Rest 2 minutes and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
410
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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