Panch phoron

Panch phoron, panch phoran, pānch phodan or pāncha phutaṇa, is a whole spice blend, originating from the eastern part of India, used as a prominent ingredient in the cuisines of Bengal, Odisha, and the Bhojpuri region of Bihar. It is also used in the cuisines of Bangladesh, Northeast India, other areas of Bhojpur, Mithila, Assam and Nepal. The name literally means "five spices".

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