Indian Spiced Spinach Egg Bhurji (Low-Carb)
A hearty egg bhurji with spinach and warm Indian spices—finished with a tangy lemon kick.

Total
36 min
Prep
18 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 bag spinach
- 8 eggs
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 green chili (optional)(optional)
- 2 tbsp oil (mustard/vegetable)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prep: Chop spinach. Finely dice onion. Mince garlic and ginger.
- 2
Spice base: Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté onion until golden, 6–8 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and (optional) chili; cook 1 minute.
- 3
Bloom spices: Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Cook 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens slightly, 2 minutes.
- 4
Add spinach: Add spinach and cook until wilted and moisture reduces, 3–5 minutes.
- 5
Egg scramble: Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly with black pepper. Pour into skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until softly set and creamy, 4–6 minutes.
- 6
Finish: Sprinkle garam masala and stir for 30 seconds. Turn off heat and add lemon juice if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
410
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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