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Bengali 5-Spice

By: Fran 
"A spice blend that is often used as a pickling mixture in East Indian cuisine. If you can find kalonji seeds, use it in place of the oregano."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
2 Min
Ready In:
7 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup cumin seeds
  • 1/3 cup fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup black mustard seed
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds

Directions

  1. Combine the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, oregano, and fenugreek seeks in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; roast the spice mixture until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Spread the spices onto a large platter to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 28 | Total Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by babymama'10   view full review
This is great. very fragrant. I use it in lot of my vegetable and lentil dishes. Kalonji is...

 

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