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DISH NAME : PANCH PHORON

  • Origin : BENGAL
  • Category : BASICS
Preparation Time : 3 minutes
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Description

Panch phoran (five-spice mix) is a spice blend used in Bangladesh and Eastern India, especially in Bengal, Assam, and Oriya. It is a blend of five different seeds: fennel seed, black mustard and nigella seeds, fenugreek and cumin seeds. Generally the ingredients are added in equal proportions, though this can vary according to taste. In Bengali "phoron" means tempering and "panch' is five.

  Tbsp. 
Quantity Name
1  Tbsp.Cumin seeds
1  Tbsp.Mustard seeds
1  Tbsp.Fennel seeds
1  Tbsp.Nigella seeds /onion seeds
1  Tsp.Fenugreek seeds

Method

1) Combine all the seeds.
2) Store in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions

Use as directed in the recipe.