Bengali Panch Phoron

Bengali Panch Phoron is a simple but aromatic spice mixture. All of the spices are seeds and actually means “five spice”. Nigella, fennel, cumin, fenugreek and mustard seeds creates a wonderful hit of flavour and subtle warmth. Also, the mixture can be made in advance and stored for up to a year in an air tight container..

Bengali Panch Phoron

When you are looking for a spice pouch, you have to consider this one. Everything works well with each other.

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Course: Other

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Spice

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 80 ml

Calories: 2kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 tbsp cumin seeds 15 ml
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds 15 ml
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds 15 ml
• 1 tbsp nigella seeds 15 ml
• 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds 15 ml

Instructions

• Combine the spices together.
• Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
• Use to flavor hot oil before cooking.

Notes

A whole spice blend used in Bangladesh, Eastern India and Southern Nepal especially in their cuisine. The name literally means “five spices”.

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg