Anda Bhurji Mumbai Street Style is a scrumptious scrambled eggs recipe, flavoured with Indian spices. Egg bhurji, cooked with tomatoes and onion, aromatic spices, whisked eggs and a dollop of butter, is a delicious twist to classic scrambled eggs.
If you’re craving authentic Mumbai street food recipes, this Anda Bhurji recipe brings iconic flavours straight to your kitchen. Bursting with spices, loaded with vegetables, and ready in minutes, this is the best bhurji recipe for busy mornings.
Masala scrambled eggs is a savoury egg dish, offering a delectable blend of flavors that will wake up your taste buds! Enjoy perfectly seasoned Anda Bhurji, the Mumbai way.
Anda Bhurji isn’t just a dish—it’s an emotion on the streets of Mumbai! Imagine stepping into a bustling lane at sunrise: sizzling tavas, the aroma of onions frying in butter, bright tomatoes, green chillies, pav toasting beside them… and right in the middle of it all, the star—Anda Bhurji, Mumbai’s spicy, buttery, ultra-comforting version of scrambled eggs.
Loved by students, office-goers, and late-night wanderers alike, this Masala Scrambled Egg dish is quick, protein-packed, and bursting with flavours that make it unforgettable. If you want to bring the streets of Mumbai straight to your kitchen—this is your recipe!
🥘 What is Anda Bhurji?
Anda Bhurji is an Indian-style scrambled egg preparation made with onions, tomatoes, spices, green chillies, butter, and fresh coriander. Unlike Western scrambled eggs that are soft and creamy, Mumbai-style Bhurji is spicy, colourful, and full of texture, cooked on medium-high heat with lots of masala and served hot with pav or roti.
💪 Health Benefits of Anda (Eggs)
Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat!
Here are the top health benefits:
- High in protein – Promotes muscle repair and supports metabolism
- Rich in Vitamin B12 – Helps improve brain and nerve health
- Contains healthy fats – Keeps you full longer
- Loaded with antioxidants like lutein & zeaxanthin – Supports eye health
- Provides choline – Essential for brain development and memory
- Zero carbs – Great for low-carb and keto-friendly diets
This protein-packed popular street food has found its way to the breakfast, lunch and dinner table, and sometimes even as an in-between snack.
Anda Bhurji Mumbai Street Style Recipe:
The fusion of desi flavours, the goodness of eggs, the riot of colours – there is so much to love about this yummy, comforting, masala egg bhurji. Eggs are my favorite and I can have them any time of the day …and Anda Bhurji Mumbai Street Style is a great way to enjoy this spicy egg-y goodness.
Anda Bhurji Mumbai Style isn’t just a dish; it’s comfort, nostalgia, and energy all on one plate. Whether you want a high-protein Indian breakfast, a quick lunch, or a late-night snack, this masala scrambled eggs recipe gives you the perfect balance of flavour and speed. Try it today—and taste the real Mumbai!
- To make Egg Bhurji, firstly finely chop the onion, tomato, capsicum, green chillies, ginger and coriander leaves.
- Break three eggs into a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs and keep aside.
- Next, in a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sizzle cumin seeds.
- Then add the chopped onions, green chillies and ginger.
- Sauté until the onions turn soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Put in the chopped capsicum.
- Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add the tomatoes.
- Combine well.
- Cover and cook until most of the excess moisture has evaporated.
- Now add the spices – turmeric powder, salt, chilli powder and Pav Bhaji masala.
- Combine well and cook until the oil separates.
- Drop in a dollop of butter.
- Mix well with veggies and masalas until it melts.
- Turn the heat to low. Pour in the eggs.
- Gently stir, till soft curds begin to form.
- Then scramble the eggs by breaking them up.
- Continue cooking until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped coriander leaves.
- Mix in the coriander.
- Remove from heat, and transfer into a serving dish.
- Serve Anda Bhurji Mumbai Street Style with lightly toasted bread or flaky paratha
Want more protein-packed dishes? Explore my favourite Egg Recipes here, like this classic Stuffed Eggs.
🍽 Serving Suggestions for Mumbai Anda Bhurji
- Serve hot with buttery pav—the true Mumbai experience
- Pair with paratha, roti, or chapati
- Add a squeeze of lemon for freshness
- Serve with onion slices, green chutney, or achar
- Make it a full meal by adding a cup of masala chai or cold lassi
🌈 Masala Scrambled Eggs Variations
- Paneer Bhurji: Replace eggs with crumbled paneer
- Cheesy Anda Bhurji: Add grated cheese at the end
- Masala Egg Wrap: Roll Bhurji into a roti/paratha for a quick meal
- Veg Bhurji: Add capsicum, peas, or mushrooms
- Anda Pav Bhurji: Mix bhurji directly with toasted pav for a loaded treat
⭐ Tips to Make the BEST Mumbai-Style Egg Bhurji
- Add butter for authentic street flavour
- Use a tawa instead of a deep pan for better texture
- Cook on medium-high heat for smoky, roasted notes
- Do not overcook the eggs—keep them slightly soft
- Adding pav bhaji masala instantly elevates the taste
- For richer flavour, add a splash of milk or cream while scrambling
💛 You Might Also Love
- 🌯 Kolkata Egg Roll — Crispy paratha, spicy egg fillings, total bliss!
- 🥥 Tomato Onion Chutney — Your perfect side-kick for any Indian meal!
- 🍛 Pav Bhaji — Loaded with spices and Mumbai street vibes!
Masala Scrambled Eggs Recipe details below:
Spicy Egg Bhurji Street Style
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ cup onion chopped
- ½ cup tomato chopped
- 1/3 cup capsicum, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 2 green chillies chopped
- 3 eggs
- 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/8 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Pav Bhaji masala
- ½ tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- To make Egg Bhurji, firstly finely chop onions, green chillies, tomatoes, ginger, capsicum and coriander leaves.
- Whisk the eggs and keep aside.
- Then heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and put in the cumin seeds.
- Once they start to sizzle, add the chopped onions, green chillies and ginger. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Drop in the chopped capsicum and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Put in the tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
- Season with salt, turmeric, red chilli powder and Pav Bhaji Masala.
- Sauté till the masalas are well blended.
- Add butter and stir till it melts.
- Then lower the heat and pour in the beaten eggs.
- Using a spatula, scramble the eggs till they are almost cooked.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve Spicy Egg Bhurji with buttered toast or paratha
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