Spices · seeds

Panch phoron

Also called panch phoran, Bengali five spice

Bengali whole-seed blend of fenugreek, nigella, cumin, black mustard and fennel; crackled in oil for dals, vegetables and chutneys.

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What can replace it

  • T3 · In a pinchCumin seeds

    Only one of the five notes; loses the bitter fenugreek, nigella and fennel layers.

  • T3 · In a pinchFennel seeds

    Sweet anise note only; misses the bitter, pungent Bengali character. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchNigella seeds

    Only the oniony, bitter note of the blend; use half and add cumin if you can. (use 0.5× the amount)

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