Enjoy the exquisite aroma of panch phoran as you cook your next Indian meal. Hailing from Bengal, this composition includes a blend of five spices — cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, fenugreek and either brown or black mustard seeds.
As you cook, you’ll inhale delightfully pungent, earthy tones and the popping mustard seeds will be your cue to start adding other ingredients.
This Bengali spice mix goes well in a whole host of dishes, enhancing the flavours of both meat and vegetable dishes. Fry the spices in oil to release the flavours or add them as they are into a dish. Fry them in ghee to release the aromatic oils or toast them and sprinkle them over salads for a tasty bite.
Considered an Indian alternative to Chinese Five Spice, this classic mixed spice is versatile in its use, making it an essential ingredient to keep at hand. It transforms a curry dish and acts as a delicately fragrant and crunchy topping to other dishes too.
These tasty spices are also healthy for you too, containing omega-3 fatty acids, iron, magnesium, fibre, niacin, calcium, manganese and zinc. Packed with antioxidants, David’s Panch Phoran boosts your immune system while you savour the exotic flavour in your favourite meal.