Panch Phoron Indian 5 Spice
Elevate your culinary creations with Panch Phoron, the quintessential Indian 5-spice blend that brings unmatched depth and aroma to your kitchen. This vibrant mix of fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds (kalonji), cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and fennel seeds is a harmonious balance of sweet, earthy, and slightly bitter flavors. Ready in just minutes with no cooking required, this versatile spice blend is traditionally used whole, releasing its rich, toasty fragrance when tempered in hot oil. Perfect for Bengali cuisine and beyond, Panch Phoron adds a bold, authentic flair to dals, vegetables, and pickles. Store this aromatic spice mix in an airtight jar, and keep it fresh for up to six months to infuse your dishes with the essence of Indian home cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Fenugreek seeds
- 2 tablespoons Nigella seeds (Kalonji)
- 2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Mustard seeds (yellow or black)
- 2 tablespoons Fennel seeds
Instructions
Measure out 2 tablespoons each of fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and fennel seeds.
Combine all five types of seeds in a clean, dry bowl.
Mix the seeds thoroughly to ensure they are evenly distributed.
Transfer the Panch Phoron into an airtight glass jar or spice container for storage.
Store the jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep the spices fresh for up to 6 months.
Use the Panch Phoron as a whole seed blend by adding it to hot oil at the beginning of cooking. This will release its aromatic flavors into your dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
14 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
