Panch Phoron - Indian 5-Spice |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 7 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Panch Phoran is a Bengali spice mixture used to provide a base flavoring to many Indian recipes. The flavors drift from one to another with each bite, giving the spices a chance to surprisingly show the unique flavor rather than disappearing in a blur of spices ground together. The spices themselves are commonly found in Indian markets (at a much better price as well!), although some high end supermarkets may have them, provided their shelf space allows it. If you cannot find your spices there, I strongly suggest buying on the internet. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon nigella seeds |
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds |
1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds |
1 tablespoon fennel seed |
1 tablespoon cumin seed |
Directions:
1. Mix seeds and store in an airtight container. Do NOT grind them before storage or cooking (they are used whole).
2. When using in a recipe, add the mixed seeds into a pan with ghee or cooking oil.
3. When they sizzle and pop a little bit, begin adding the other ingredients to the pan.
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