Egg Bhurji

Egg bhurji is a very easy and quick method of preparing scrambled eggs in Indian style. Basically egg bhurji is scrambled eggs cooked with onions,tomatoes and other spices. In our home we prefer adding lot of other veggies as well like beans, peas,carrots,mushrooms etc. as this makes the dish healthier.

Since this is an easy peasy recipe which demands less time, you can prepare this when you are pressed for time. Egg bhurji with bread or roti makes a healthy breakfast which is also filling.

Ingredients:

Large eggs - 6
Onion - 1 medium sized finely chopped
Tomato - 1 small finely chopped
Button mushroom - 5 cut into thin slices
Carrot - 3 tbsp finely chopped
Cauliflower - 3 tbsp finely chopped
Green peas - 2 tbsp 
Beans - 3 tbsp finely chopped
Spring onion greens - 3 tbsp
Pepper powder - 0.5 tsp
Green chillies - 4 finely chopped
Coriander leaves - 4 tbsp
Turmeric - A pinch
Salt to taste
Oil - 2tbsp

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add green chillies and fry them for a minute.
2. Now add chopped onions and saute till it turns golden brown. Add in tomatoes and saute till it becomes mushy.
3. Add other veggies like beans, carrot, cauliflower, spring onion greens, mushroom and green peas ( I used frozen peas so added directly) and saute them for 5-10 minute till the veggies become soft by adding  salt.
4. Add in turmeric and pepper powder and mix well. Break open the eggs and add it to the mixture. Saute it well for few minutes on medium heat till the eggs are cooked and scrambled.
5. Add the coriander leaves and cook for 2 more minute.

Spicy egg bhurji is now ready to serve. Enjoy with bread or roti. You can also have it as it is.

Spicy Cabbage Rice

Cabbage rice is quick, simple and tasty rice dish. Even people who usually hate cabbage will love this for sure. This is an ideal lunchbox option for those who are pressed for time.

Ingredients :

Rice - 1/2 cup
Onion - 1 small
Capsicum - 2 tbsp cup
Cabbage -  1/4 cup 
Green chillies - 3
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Asafoetida - a pinch
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Peanutes - 1 tbsp
Spring Onion leaves - 1 (Optional)
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Amchur powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Pressure cook the rice with 1.5 cups of water and little salt up to 3 whistles in a pressure cooker . I used Sona Masoori rice which we use regularly. Basmati rice can also be used if desired.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, peanuts and green chillies.
3. Add finely chopped onions and saute till the onions become golden brown. Now add finely chopped cabbage ,capsicum and spring onion greens. Add little salt and saute till the cabbage become soft.
4. When the cabbage is cooked, add coriander powder,garam masala powder,coriander leaves and amchur powder. Adjust the salt and fry the masala for few minutes..
5. Add cooked rice and mix well. Add lemon juice and adjust salt as required.

Spicy cabbage rice is now ready to serve !!