Step 1

Heat oil and butter in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add in cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds. Add in onion and sauté till it starts to change color to light brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Add in tomatoes along with jalapeño and salt and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add in all spices like Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric and sauté for another 6-8 minutes. (The key to BEST egg bhurji is cooking this masala well)

Step 3

Add in eggs and scramble them. Keep stirring continuously till the eggs are soft, well done and cooked.

Step 4

Switch off the heat, add in cilantro and stir it through scrambled eggs.

Step 5

Serve immediately with freshly ground pepper and buttered toast.