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Bun Jam

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Bun Jam

Bun Jam is a vegetarian breakfast cooked across India. It is made with bun and jam. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 15 min. One serving has about 320 kcal, 4 g protein, 45 g carbs and 8 g fat.

Did you know? This is a variation of Bun Maska, where the bun is spread with sweet fruit jam, offering a sweet contrast to the soft bread and a popular tea-time snack.

Updated 24 August 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Style: Indulgent
Serves: 4
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients (serves 4)

4 bun
4 tbsp jam
2 tbsp butter (optional)

Contains: dairy and gluten.

Main ingredients

bun
jam

Nutrition per serving

Bun Jam

320kcal / serving

Protein: 4 g 6%
Carbs: 45 g 67%
Fat: 8 g 27%
Fibre: 3 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	2mg
Calcium	15mg
VitaminC	5mg

How to make Bun Jam

Slice each bun horizontally into two halves without cutting all the way through, or cut into two halves completely.
If using butter, spread a thin layer on the cut side of each bun half.
Warm the buns lightly on a tawa or in a toaster for 1 to 2 minutes until just soft and warm.
Spread a tablespoon of jam evenly over one half of each bun.
Close the buns or serve the halves open.
Serve immediately with tea or coffee.

Serves 4 · prep 10 min · cook 5 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Bun Jam vegetarian?

Yes. Bun Jam is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Bun Jam?

About 320 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

What is Bun Jam made of?

The main ingredients are bun and jam.

How long does Bun Jam take to make?

About 15 min in all: 10 min to prepare and 5 min to cook.

How many people does this Bun Jam recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Bun Jam?

Bun Jam is usually eaten as a breakfast.

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