PANCH PHORAN (BENGALI 5 SPICES)

Panch Phoran also found translated as Padkaune Masala, panch puran, panch phoron, panchphoran and panch phutana, is a whole spice blend used in Bangladesh, Eastern India and Southern Nepal especially in their cuisine. The name literally means “five spices”. Unlike most spice mixes, panch phoran is always used whole and never ground. Traditionally, panch phoran is used with vegetables, chicken or beef curry, fish, lentils and pickles.

Ingredients: Fenugreek seed, nigella seed, cumin seed, black mustard seed and fennel seed.