Panch Phoran (পাঁচ ফোড়ন / pãch phoṛon), Bengali Five Spice Mix

‘Panch Phoran’ is a traditional Bengali spice mix is used in seasoning or tempering (Tadka/
Tarka) and lends an authentic flavor & lovely aroma when added to dal/lentil, vegetable, fish or meat dishes.

Panch Phoran mix can be used as a rub for meats or for pickling vegetables.

Ingredients: Cumin, Fennel, Mustard, Fenugreek, Kalunji (Nigella).

To use panch phoron:
In a pan fry a little spice mix in oil or ghee until seeds start crackling or "pop". Immediately add the vegetables or meat to the pan or simply toss into the Vegetables (especially potatoes), dal / lentil, meat or fish dishes.