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Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs)

Name: Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs)
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 pc Eggs; 20 g Clarified butter; 1 pc Onion, small, finely chopped; 1 pc Tomato, finely chopped; 2 pc Green chilli, finely chopped; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.25 tsp Turmeric; to taste Salt; 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder; 2 tbsp Coriander, finely chopped

23 min Easy 2 servings

Serves 2 · Total 23 min · Prep 8 min · Cook 15 min

Updated on 8 November 2026

Photo: Miansari66 / CC0 (Public Domain)

Soft, spiced scrambled eggs cooked with onion, tomato, cumin and green chilli in ghee. Khagina is a Hyderabadi and Pakistani breakfast that takes 15 minutes in one pan. It is better than a plain omelette with hot roti, paratha or toast.

Quick answer: 23 min in total · serves 2 · main ingredients: Eggs, Clarified butter, Onion, Tomato · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

4 pc 4 pc Eggs
20 g 1.5 tbsp Clarified butter
1 pc 1 pc Onion, small, finely chopped
1 pc 1 pc Tomato, finely chopped
2 pc 2 pc Green chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds
0.25 tsp 0.25 tsp Turmeric
to taste to taste Salt
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder (Optional)
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, finely chopped (Optional)

Steps

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Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and whisk just enough to break the yolks.
Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan on medium heat and add the cumin for about 20 seconds until it sizzles.
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
⏱ Cooking the onion · 5 min
Add the tomato, green chillies, turmeric and chilli powder and cook for 3 minutes until the tomato is soft and the oil shows.
⏱ Cooking the tomato · 3 min
Lower the heat, pour in the eggs and stir slowly with a spatula for 3 to 4 minutes until they are set but still soft and moist, with no runny egg left.
⏱ Scrambling the eggs · 4 min
Sprinkle fresh coriander on top, taste for salt and serve straight away with paratha, roti or toast.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs) take?

23 minutes in total: about 8 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.

Is Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs) hard to make?

Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs) serve?

This recipe serves 2. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It contains egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: turmeric, salt. Spice-box items: cumin seeds. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggs, clarified butter, onion, tomato, green chilli.

Any tips for making Anday ka Khagina (Spiced Scrambled Eggs)?

Take the pan off the heat while the eggs still look slightly glossy; the heat of the pan finishes them. Eat it fresh; do not keep cooked egg dishes more than 2 hours at room temperature.