Panch Phoran

Name: Panch Phoran
Yield: Makes about 40g/1½oz
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp mustard seeds; 3 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp onion seeds; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

Preparation info

Makes about
40 g

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Yatra

By Rohit Ghai

Published 2025

About

A classic Bengali mix of five whole seed spices. The seeds are never ground in this blend. It’s great for pickling vegetables (see Cauliflower Pickle) or for adding flavour to dals (see Masoor Dal), curries, soups or salads.

Ingredients

2 tsp fennel seeds
3 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp <

Asia
India
West Bengal
Spice Mix
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Simply mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.