BENGALI 5-SPICE

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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.

Provided by Fran

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 7m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅔ cup cumin seeds
⅓ cup fennel seeds
¼ cup black mustard seed
3 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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