Homemade Panch Phoron - The Traditional, 
Super Easy-to-Make Bengali Blend

Panch Phoron, often known as Bengali 5 spice, has to be the easiest blend you can make! Simply mix 5 equal parts of traditional spices together and you're done.

What You'll Need: (makes 5 tablespoons)

1 tbsp nigella seeds
1 tbsp brown or black mustard seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds 
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp fenugreek seeds

tbsp = tablespoon

Directions:

  • Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl

Store in an airtight jar out of sunlight and use within 1 year.

How to use panch phoron: 

Heat 1-2 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a pan, then add 1-2 teaspoons of the whole spice mix and let the seeds sizzle for about 20–30 seconds, until fragrant and beginning to pop. Add your vegetables, potatoes or other ingredients and continue cooking, or pour the sizzling spices and fat over cooked dal. Keep the heat moderate so the seeds don’t burn.

Panch phoronHomemade Panch Phoron

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