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Egg bhurji
Also called anda bhurji, egg burji, scrambled eggs, anda bhurjee, egg masala bhurji
Eggs scrambled with sauteed onion, green chilli, ginger and garlic until soft and dry. A quick egg dish eaten with roti, paratha or bread.
The short answer
Egg bhurji has about 385 kcal in a regular serving (1 katori, about 200 g), with 19.4 g of protein and 2.2 g of fibre. It rates 2.0/5 (limited fit) for weight management: it is low in calories for its weight, but a regular serving is a large portion and it has little fibre for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 2 Nov 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 385 kcal
- 1 katori (about 200 g)
- For weight management
- 2.0 / 5Rated 2 out of 5. Limited fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 19.4 g · 2.2 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 1 hr 15 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
What's in egg bhurji?
Raw weights for one serving (1 katori, about 200 g), from the standard recipe
- Eggs, 137 g
- Oil, 18 g
- Onion, 68 g
- Green chilli, 2 g
- Ginger, 2 g
- Garlic, 2 g
- Coriander leaves, 4 g
How is egg bhurji made?
Preparation 10 min · Cooking 15 min
- 1Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and turmeric.
- 2Heat the oil and let the cumin seeds sizzle, then cook the chopped onion and green chilli until soft.
- 3Stir in the ginger and garlic paste and cook for a minute.
- 4Add the eggs and keep stirring on a medium flame until they set in soft crumbs.
- 5Sprinkle garam masala, chilli powder and chopped coriander, and serve hot.
Egg bhurji nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 katori, about 200 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 385 kcal | 192 kcal |
| Protein | 19.4 g | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 31.2 g | 15.6 g |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | 1.1 g |
Calculated from a standard recipe (based on a recipe by Swasthi's Recipes: Egg Bhurji Recipe (Indian Anda Bhurji), serves 2) using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values for the raw ingredients, divided by the weight of the cooked dish (293 g for the whole recipe). Salt and dry spices are left out. The regular serving is the average portion in three chefs' recipes: Swasthi's Recipes, Egg Bhurji Recipe (Indian Anda Bhurji) 146 g, Archana's Kitchen, Anda Bhurji Recipe (Spicy Indian Style Scrambled Eggs) 184 g and Sanjeev Kapoor, Punjabi Anda Bhurji 282 g. Food composition: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad. How we calculate nutrition facts. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is egg bhurji good for weight management?
It rates 2.0/5, a limited fit, because it is low in calories for its weight, but a regular serving is a large portion and it has little fibre for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)1.92 kcal · 61/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)5.0 g · 50/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)0.6 g · 19/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)385 of 200 kcal (side dish) · 0/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have egg bhurji
- Use one tablespoon of oil instead of two, with a non-stick pan
- Add chopped tomato and capsicum for more volume and fibre
- Mix one whole egg with one extra white to cut the fat
- Serve with one roti or a slice of whole wheat bread, not two parathas
- Add a side of cucumber or tomato salad
Common questions about egg bhurji
How many calories are in egg bhurji?
About 385 kcal in 1 katori, about 200 g, or 192 kcal per 100 g.
Is egg bhurji good for weight management?
It rates 2.0/5, a limited fit: it is low in calories for its weight, but a regular serving is a large portion and it has little fibre for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in egg bhurji?
About 19.4 g in 1 katori, about 200 g, which is 5.0 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in egg bhurji?
About 1 hr 15 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
How many calories are in egg bhurji?
A katori of about this size gives about 380 kcal here, mostly from the eggs and the oil.
Is egg bhurji good for weight management?
It is high in protein, which helps you feel full. Keep the oil low and add vegetables.
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