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Bhaja Moshla Aloor Dom

Recipe from Arpita, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 25 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A fiery Bengali potato curry bursting with aromatic roasted spices and a rich tomato‑sesame paste. The bhaja moshla spice blend adds deep, smoky heat, making it a comforting dish for spice lovers.

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Bhaja Moshla Aloor Dom by Arpita, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and dry red chilies for 1–2 minutes, then grind them to a fine powder to make bhaja moshla spice mix.

  2. Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the boiled potatoes until golden and crisp.

  3. Add bay leaf and whole garam masala to the oil, stir briefly, then incorporate ginger green chilies paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and Kashmiri chilli powder; cook for 1 minute to release aromas.

  4. Stir in 2 tbsp of the prepared bhaja moshla spice mix and the tomato‑white sesame seed paste; simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  5. Add the fried potatoes back to the pan, then pour in water, season with salt and sugar; cook for another 10 minutes until the potatoes are fully coated and the gravy thickens.

  6. Finally, fold in optional green peas and an additional 1 tbsp of bhaja moshla spice mix; cook for 2 minutes, then serve hot.

Tips while you cook

Roast spices briefly
Dry roast the cumin, coriander, peppercorn, fennel, and red chilies for 1–2 minutes before grinding.
Fry potatoes first
Heat mustard oil and fry the boiled potatoes until golden before adding any spices.
Simmer spice mix with paste
After adding the bhaja moshla spice mix and tomato‑white sesame paste, simmer for 10 minutes before returning potatoes.
Add final spices and peas at the end
Fold in the optional green peas and the extra 1 tbsp bhaja moshla spice mix, cooking just 2 minutes before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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