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Paanch Phoran

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

This uniquely Bengali (east Indian) spice mix is used to season many dishes. It is a blend of five (paanch) spices and lends a lovely aroma when added to a dish.

Ingredients:

  • Cumin seeds
  • Fennel seeds
  • Nigella seeds
  • Fenugreek seeds
  • Mustard seeds

Preparation:

  • Mix all the above in equal quantities and store in an airtight container.
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