The Panch Phoran Masala, is a very traditional spice mix used in the Bengali cuisine that is mostly a blend of 5 important spices. I have known a few bengalis who debate over which spice rules over the other. Which is when I realised, that every home has their small and subtle variations to this Panch Phoron spice mix.

But essentially, the house help who cooked for me while I stayed in Kolkata, made the Panch phoron with fennel seeds, black mustard, nigella seeds, golden fenugreek and cumin seeds. 

Take a look at the recipes you can cook with Panch Phoran Masala

1. Bengali Style Kaddu Lobia ki Sabzi with Panch Phoran Masala
2. Bhindi Tomato Curry with Panch Phoran Masala
3. Bhindi Tomato Curry with Panch Phoran Masala
4. Pumpkin Sabzi Recipe with Panch Phoron Masala