Indian-Spiced Egg & Spinach Bhurji (Low-Carb) with Garam Masala
Fluffy, spiced egg bhurji folded with spinach—comforting, fragrant, and perfect for a low-carb lunch.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 8 Eggs
- 6 cups Spinach
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 Green chili(optional)
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or paprika)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro(optional)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chop onion, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. If using spinach stems, chop finely too.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion until soft and lightly golden (6–8 minutes).
- 3
Add ginger, garlic, and green chili; cook 30–60 seconds.
- 4
Add spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala) and stir 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add tomatoes and cook until they break down into a thick masala (6–8 minutes).
- 6
Add spinach and cook until wilted and most moisture evaporates (3–4 minutes).
- 7
Crack eggs into a bowl, whisk lightly, and season with a pinch of salt.
- 8
Lower heat to medium-low. Pour eggs into the skillet and stir gently, forming soft curds; cook 2–4 minutes until just set.
- 9
Finish with lemon juice and cilantro (optional). Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
360
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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