Bengali 5 Spice Recipes

PANCH PHORON | PANCH PHORAN

Steps:

• Mix all the spices in a bowl or directly in a small glass jar.
• Tightly seal the jar. Store the panch phoron in a cool, dry place.
• Shake the jar before each use to make sure the spices are evenly distributed.
• Use the spices as required in the recipe. Usually panch phoron is tempered or fried in oil to release their flavors and then the other ingredients are added.

PANCH PHORON - INDIAN 5-SPICE

Steps:

• Mix seeds and store in an airtight container. Do NOT grind them before storage or cooking (they are used whole).
• When using in a recipe, add the mixed seeds into a pan with ghee or cooking oil.
• When they sizzle and pop a little bit, begin adding the other ingredients to the pan.

PANCH PHORON, BENGALI FIVE-SPICE

Steps:

• Mix all together, You can use less or more of your favorite seeds so adjust to taste.
• Store out of light in a sealed jar.
• This recipe is meant to be used as whole seeds roasted before using in a recipes to release the oils for more fragrance.
• Roast in hot oil, until a strong aroma of each spice is released, and use the fragrant oil as a base to cook dal, meats or vegetables.
• Roast in Vegetable oil (vegan), butter or ghee and add as seasoning to different dals or thick curries.