Khagina Recipe: Spicy Pakistani-Style Masala Scrambled Eggs

By Shreya Sarpal

July 3, 2025

Khagina is a spicy and flavourful scrambled egg recipe from Pakistani cuisine, similar to scrambled eggs. It is made with eggs, onions, tomatoes, chillies, and spices, making it perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients

4 eggs 1 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped tomato 1–2 finely chopped green chillies 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste) ½ tsp cumin seeds (optional) Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil or ghee

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then saute chopped onions until soft and lightly golden.

Step 2

Add tomatoes, green chillies and cook until tomatoes become soft.

Step 3

Sprinkle turmeric, chilli powder, salt, mix well and cook for a minute.

Step 4

Beat eggs and pour them into a pan, stir continuously to scramble the eggs until they’re fully cooked but still soft

Step 5

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with paratha or bread.