A robust and delicious Indian “five spice” blend, this Panch Puran recipe is quick and easy to make and is delicious as a rub for meats, added to Indian stews, sprinkled on roasted vegetables and potatoes, and sprinkled on or incorporated into breads before baking.

It is a spice blend commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh and consists of the following seeds:  Cumin, Brown Mustard, Fenugreek, Nigella and Fennel.  The spices are left whole and, depending on how they’re being used, are either dry roasted or fried in oil in order to coax out their pungent flavors.

Panch Puran is delicious as a rub for meats, added to Indian stews, sprinkled on vegetables, or used for pickling vegetables.  It is also a delicious addition to any “carb-like” foods such as breads like naan bread.