Panch Phoron (Bengali five-spice blend) Recipe
Panch phoron is an Indian whole spice blend that adds a kaleidoscopic medley of flavors to dishes from eastern India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The recipe takes just five minutes to put together, with no toasting and blending needed!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Indian Spice Blend
Cuisine: Indian (Bengali)
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 uses (1 tablespoon each)
Calories: 21kcal
- The key to making a good, balanced panch phoron is to use the same quantity (by volume) of each of the seeds. Don't be tempted to cut down on one spice just because you don't like the flavor of an individual spice, or you will throw the entire spice blend off-kilter.
- Panch phoron should be stored in an airtight jar in a dark, cool cupboard away from direct sunlight. Because it is a whole spice blend it has a longer shelf life than a powdered spice blend would have, but it is best used up within a year.
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg