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Panch Phoron, Bengali Five-Spice

A spice blend of radhuni seeds, seasoned with fenugreek and nigella.

5 min · Serves 25 · Easy

Makes 5 teaspoonsServes
25

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · 5 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Roast in Vegetable oil (vegan), butter or ghee and add as seasoning to different dals or thick curries.

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