PANCH PHORON, BENGALI FIVE-SPICE

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This is a blend of aromatic seeds. usually fried in oil or ghee before adding anything else to the pot, flavoring the oil and releasing the aroma of the oils in the seeds and causing them to pop in the pan. Other ingredients are added at this point, the mixture adding sweetness and bringing forward the flavors of vegetables like Bengali butternut squash, beef, fish or lentils.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Asian

Time 5m

Yield 5 teaspoons, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon radhuni seeds or 1 teaspoon celery seed

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.

Traeson Morley
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


promise mazibuko
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my favorite Indian dishes.


fact vid
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


rabanikhan
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Noah Marathon
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This dish is so versatile. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.


F A R E E F I R A
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I've made this dish several times for parties, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Thag prasad Gaihre
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's so flavorful and unique, and it's sure to be a hit.


Andrew Cruz, Jr.
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I love the crispy texture of the chicken in this dish. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Rorabug
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I found this dish to be perfectly spiced. It had just the right amount of heat.


X ToNy
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine, and it turned out great.


BERRY Verry
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I'm a vegetarian, and I love that this recipe can be easily adapted to be vegetarian. I simply omitted the chicken.


Dipen BudhaThoki
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I love that this recipe is gluten-free. It's hard to find good gluten-free Indian food recipes.


Tyger Polk
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Emihle Mpisi
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I've never had Panch Phoron before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so delicious!


Maria Startseva
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's now one of our favorite recipes.


Jardon Laing
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This is a very easy recipe to follow. I was able to make it with no problems.


Brittany Paige
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this dish was amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Kaleb Ncube
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I love the flavor of this dish. It's so unique and flavorful.


Michelle Lane
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious.