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    Whole-spice blendFor tadka
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    Five-spice panchphoran blend.

    Five spices sourced through Unjha and Indore, brought together for a layered tadka. So your dal has more than one note to play with.

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    Five seedsKalonji, rai, jeera, methi, saunf
    All wholeNothing ground, nothing added
    Description

    Panchphoran brings five whole spices to the same tadka, each with something different to add. Let the mix crackle gently in oil, then build your dal or vegetable sabji around it. It works in pickle masala too. A spoonful gives the pan a lively opening and the finished dish a little more depth.

    Let all five crackle. Then the dal goes in.

    How to use
    1. Warm your cooking oil and add a small amount of the whole-spice mix.
    2. Let the seeds sizzle gently, watching closely so they do not burn.
    3. Add vegetables or cooked dal and continue with your recipe, seasoning to taste.

    Quick tip: Keep the chopped vegetables ready before tempering so you can add them as soon as the spices become fragrant.

    Use it in

    • Bengali-style mixed vegetables
    • Aloo and pumpkin sabzi
    • Dal tadkas
    • Sweet-tangy tomato chutney
    Ingredients & storage

    What it containsPanchphoran brings together five whole seeds: kalonji, mustard, cumin, fenugreek and fennel. Cumin contains aromatic compounds such as cuminaldehyde; fennel contains anethole, which contributes its sweet, anise-like aroma. Each seed adds a different note when the mix is tempered.

    StorageStore in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.

    Taste test

    What does it actually taste like?

    Flavour

    A mix of nutty, gently sweet and bitter spice notes that develops in a hot tadka.

    Aroma

    A mixed seed aroma that opens up as the spices sizzle together.

    Form

    A whole-seed spice mix that adds small bites of flavour to food.

    Spice level

    Spiced. This whole-seed blend develops aromatic spice flavours in a tadka; the amount you add shapes the finished taste.

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    Product FAQs

    A few things you may want to know

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    Is panchphoran a powder or whole-spice mix?

    This is a whole-spice mix. The seeds are usually added to warm oil at the start of cooking.

    When do I add panchphoran to dal?

    Sizzle it separately in oil, then stir the tempering into cooked dal, or follow your chosen recipe.

    Can I use it with vegetables?

    Yes. Start a potato, cabbage or mixed-vegetable dish with a little panchphoran in warm oil.

    Do I need to grind the mix first?

    Not for a typical panchphoran tadka. Use the mix whole so the seeds sizzle in the oil.

    Which oil should I use for tempering?

    Use the cooking oil called for in your recipe. Keep an eye on the seeds and add the next ingredients before they burn.

    How spicy is it?

    This whole-seed blend develops aromatic spice flavours in a tadka; the amount you add shapes the finished taste.

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