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Indian Spiced Spinach Egg Bhurji (Low-Carb)

A hearty egg bhurji with spinach and warm Indian spices—finished with a tangy lemon kick.

Indian Spiced Spinach Egg Bhurji (Low-Carb)

Total

36 min

Prep

18 min

Cook

18 min

Serves

4

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Servings

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. 1

    Prep: Chop spinach. Finely dice onion. Mince garlic and ginger.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Add spinach: Add spinach and cook until wilted and moisture reduces, 3–5 minutes.

  5. 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. 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

Protein26 g
Carbohydrate9 g
Fat30 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium520 mg

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