Bangladeshi Food and Recipes » paanch phoron http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/ranna All about food from Bangladesh Sat, 19 May 2012 00:10:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Panch Phoron http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/ranna/spice-mixes/panch-phoron/ http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/ranna/spice-mixes/panch-phoron/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:45:48 +0000 zunaid http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/ranna/?p=168 Panch Phoron

The distinct aroma of Bengali cuisine comes from the blend of spices known as panch phoron. Panch means “five” and phoron is “flavor”. Panch phoron is a blend of flavorful seeds: the green fennel, yellow mustard, black nigella, golden fenugreek and brown cumin.

The ingredients are generally added in equal proportions, though this can vary

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]]> The distinct aroma of Bengali cuisine comes from the blend of spices known as panch phoron. Panch means “five” and phoron is “flavor”. Panch phoron is a blend of flavorful seeds: the green fennel, yellow mustard, black nigella, golden fenugreek and brown  cumin.

The ingredients are generally added in equal proportions, though this can vary according to taste.

Panch Phoron

Panch Phoron

Ingredients

  1. 1 tbsp nigella seeds
  2. 1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
  3. 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  4. 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  5. 1 tbsp cumin seeds

Steps

  • Combine all spices.
  • Store away from light

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I have been particularly fond of cauliflower – it does help that is good for me. It is a great low-carb cruciferous vegetable that can hold it’s own in many dishes but can also play subservient role in others.

As usual for a Bengalil dish, panch phoron plays a major role in this very simple

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]]> I have been particularly fond of cauliflower – it does help that is good for me. It is a great low-carb cruciferous vegetable that can hold it’s own in many dishes but can also play subservient role in others.

As usual for a Bengalil dish, panch phoron plays a major role in this very simple recipe.

Cauliflower with Bengali five spice

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tbsp oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp panch phoron
  • 1 small cauliflower, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 cup yogurt

Steps

  • In a large pan, heat the oil until nearly smoking.
  • Add the panch phoron and stir while it splutters
  • Add in the chopped onion and garlic and stir fry until golden
  • Add cauliflower. Stir for a few minutes.
  • Add in the salt, sugar, turmeric, and yogurt and stir until the spices coat the cauliflower
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until tender (7-8 minutes)

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