The cuisine of West Bengal relies heavily on the earthy flavour of Panch Phoron, a mixture of cumin, black mustard, fennel, fenugreek and nigella. It is almost always used whole, with the seeds roasted in a little oil at the beginning of cooking and the other ingredients added on top. The hearty taste lends itself to bean, fish and vegetable dishes and can be used in conjunction with Kerala Chaunk and our Punjabi Garam Masala.

Available in:
      60 gram / 2.1 oz. jar.

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Recipes using Bengali Panch Phoron
Bengali Chickpea Stew
Tempeh in Peanut Sauce