JK Panch-Foran Whole

Panch phoran or Indian five spices originated in Eastern Indian, mainly in Bengal, Bihar, and Northeast Indian region. As the name suggests Panch Phoran, is a blend of five different spices namely fenugreek seeds (methi seeds), nigella seeds (kalaunji), cumin seeds (jeera), radhuni (brown/black mustard seeds), and fennel seeds (saunf). Each of the spice present in Panch Phoran adds its taste to the exotic mix. Fenugreek seeds add a bitter flavour and due to this property, some cooks use fenugreek seeds in small quantities. Kalaunji adds light pepper flavour, cumin seeds bring the earthy flavour to the place, radhuni adds its unique intense flavour, and fennel seeds add a fresh flavour to the mix.

 Panch Phoran is used in dishes like fried veggies, soups, vegetable stews, gravies, lentils, and more. Panch Phoran can also be added in rice while cooking to give the plain rice an interesting turn.

Using Panch Phoran is easy, take some quantity of the spice mix and roast it in ghee or oil, stir it well and wait until the seeds start popping and while you smell the wonderful aroma add the rest of the ingredients as per the recipe. Panch Phoran is also known to be used as a palate cleanser, if you are out to try a variety of new dishes then carrying a small quantity of Panch Phoran will help you clean your taste palate after every dish you eat. If you don’t have Panch phoran yet in your spice box, then now is the right time to purchase Panch Phoran online from JK Cart at the best prices.

The five spices present in Panch Phoran have various health benefits, cumin seeds present in Panch Phoran can help stimulate the pancreatic enzymes that help digest and absorb the nutrients and the volatile oils present help with digestion. Spices present in Panch Phoran are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, iron, protein, and fiber that are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. There are other benefits of consuming Panch Phoran as well, they are wonderful natural body cleansers, helps control diabetes, is a natural mouth freshener and the healing properties help deal with issues like migraine, stomach pain, and others. It is also known to help lose that extra fat, helps with hair loss issues, constipation, control water retention, skin-related issues, and relieve menstrual cramps.