Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom
Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom
Authentic East India · Restaurant Style

Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom Recipe

Pure Veg📍East India🍽️Breakfast & Dinner⏱️25 minsMedium👥Serves 4Vegetarian
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Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom is an authentic East India Vegetarian celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 11 metric-measured ingredients (including Maida (All Purpose Flour), Baby Potatoes (Boiled & Peeled), Desi Ghee / Oil for frying, Mustard Oil, Tomato Puree), this recipe takes approximately 25 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.

Ingredients for Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom

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1
Maida (All Purpose Flour)
400 g
2
Baby Potatoes (Boiled & Peeled)
500 g
3
Desi Ghee / Oil for frying
500 ml
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4
Mustard Oil
3 tbsp
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5
Tomato Puree
1 cup
6
Ginger Paste & Hing
1.5 tbsp + 1/4 tsp
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7
Panch Phoron / Cumin Seeds
1 tsp
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8
Kashmiri Chili Powder
1.5 tsp
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9
Green Peas
1/2 cup
10
Bhaja Masala (Roasted Cumin & Coriander)
1 tbsp
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Salt
1 tsp
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Knead maida with 2 tbsp warm ghee (moyan), pinch of salt, and water into a smooth, firm white dough. Rest 20 minutes. Roll into thin translucent white rounds.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Knead maida with 2 tbsp warm ghee (moyan), pinch of salt, and water into a smooth, firm white dough. Rest 20 minutes. Roll into thin translucent white rounds.
2
Prick boiled baby potatoes, toss with turmeric and salt, and shallow fry in mustard oil until golden crisp.
3
In remaining oil, temper cumin seeds and hing. Add ginger paste and tomato puree; sauté until oil separates.
4
Add Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, green peas, and fried baby potatoes. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
5
Add 1 cup warm water, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until gravy clings to potatoes. Sprinkle roasted bhaja masala.
6
Deep fry luchis in hot ghee/oil until they puff up into snow-white spheres. Serve hot with spiced Alur Dom.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom at home

1

Bloom Spices in Warm Fat

Whole spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) release their fat-soluble flavor compounds only when bloomed in hot ghee or mustard oil before wet ingredients are introduced.

2

Balance Acid, Fat & Heat

If the gravy feels heavy or flat, a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) brightens the entire profile instantly.

3

Deglaze the Pan (Fond Retention)

Scrape the caramelized browned bits sticking to the bottom of your kadai using a splash of warm water. That fond contains the most concentrated umami flavor.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
372kcal
18% DV
Protein
17g
34% DV
Carbs
58g
21% DV
Fat
20g
26% DV
Fiber
8g
29% DV
Sodium
532mg
23% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom

Allow the prepared Bengali Luchi & Alur Dom to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight glass or BPA-free container and refrigerate at 4°C or below for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to restore authentic moisture and aroma.

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