PANCH PHORON BENEFITS
PANCH PHORON IS THE SPICE BLEND OF BENGAL.
Panch phoron spice blend is widely known as Indian five spice—not to be confused with Chinese five spice. Panch phoron is a blend of five whole, dried seeds. It is a traditional spice blend from Bengal in India’s Eastern regions, and has a few possible variations. Read more about panch phoron in our FAQ section below.
PANCH PHORON
PROFILE Q&A’s
What is panch phoron?
Panch phoron is a blend of five spices that are combined to create an earthy spice blend. Panch phoron is a traditional spice blend of Bengal in India’s Eastern regions.
What spices are in panch phoron?
Just like garam masala, there is some variation when it comes to the spices that make up panch phoron. The four spices always included are cumin seed, fennel seed, fenugreek seed, and nigella seed. The fifth seed can change between sesame seed, celery seed, or sometimes mustard seed.
How do I use panch phoron?
Panch phoron is tempered through fat and heat and can then be used with fish, potatoes, or sweeter vegetables like pumpkin, roasted Brussel sprouts, or sweet potato. Add salt, chilli, and turmeric powder for depth and drive.
How do I make panch phoron?
Panch phoron is made by combining equal quantities of the five spices used to make the blend (see “what spices are in panch phoron?”). Panch phoron is not ground to powder, but is used as the whole dried seeds.
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