Khageena Pakistani Spicy Scrambled Eggs Pakistani Recipes

Bonus: Perfect for those “breakfast for dinner” kinda days too!

Easy step by step khageena

Khageena or egg bhurji is one of those very upfront, no-brainer recipes. So even if you aren’t familiar with Indian or Pakistani style of cooking, you will still nail it! Typically prepared in a wok, khageena can also be made in pan. It’s a little heavy on the onions which gives it that texture and bite! You start by sauteing the onions in a little oil and allow it to turn translucent. Once your onions turn translucent, you add in green chilies and all the spices. Pakistani or Indian spices are raw and strong. So you need to let it cook or temper it in the oil for about a minute or two before proceeding to the next step. Add finely chopped tomatoes and let it cook for about 2 mins. Most khageena recipes don’t use tomatoes. But my family recipe includes 1 small tomato in the scrambled eggs, and I looooove the slight acidity it adds to the whole dish. When your tomatoes are softened up, ever so slightly, add your eggs and chopped coriander. TIP: Always break eggs separately in a bowl to check if they are ok and have no brown spots in the egg whites. After adding eggs, slowly stir through the eggs with a spatula for a minute or 2 or until the eggs looks cooked and you can see oil on the sides. Serve hot with toasted bread, parathas or buns!

Can I add more veggies to this scrambled eggs recipe?

Absolutely! The most complimentary veggies to add to this recipe are spinach and fenugreek leaves. You can skip the coriander and add another green of your choice. You can also add shredded carrots.

Is this recipe too spicy?

That is a subjective question. But I’d say by someone who eats spicy food, that this dish is NOT that spicy. But you can skip the green chilies the first time you make it, just to be safe.

How do I add more seasoning?

Never over season this dish, the spices and salt can get strong very quickly. So I’d say stick to the measurements mentioned in the recipe card, and if you feel like its not spicy enough or seasoned well, then you can a bit of salt or red chili flakes after the eggs are done.

Can we eat the khageena later?

All cooked eggs like this scrambled eggs or shakshuka etc are best eaten fresh. But you can refrigerate it overnight and eat it the next day. I wouldn’t keep it in the fridge any longer than that.

Can I make this recipe in less oil?

One of the key ingredients in this recipe is the quantity of oil. My personal suggestion would be to use the exact quantity, and remove the eggs on a kitchen towel that would allow to soak up any extra oil. But if you really are on a calorie budget, you can decrease the oil levels, however, it will definitely alter the taste a little bit.