Indian Masala Spinach Paneer-Style Egg Bhurji (Low-Carb)
A rich, spiced egg bhurji with spinach and a paneer-like creamy texture using eggs and yogurt for a low-carb Indian breakfast.

Total
38 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 4 cups spinach
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt (unsweetened)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp chili powder(optional)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Chop onion, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. Blend tomatoes if you prefer a smoother sauce.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, 4–5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and ginger; cook 30–45 seconds.
- 4
Add cumin, turmeric, and chili powder; stir 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add tomatoes and cook 8–10 minutes until thick. Add garam masala, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1–2 minutes.
- 7
Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in yogurt off-heat for 15 seconds, then return to heat gently.
- 8
Crack eggs into a bowl, whisk lightly, then pour into the sauce and scramble slowly, stirring constantly until creamy and just set, 3–5 minutes.
- 9
Serve warm as-is (low-carb) or with cauliflower rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
390
20% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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