Panch Phoron, Bengali Five-Spice

Panch Phoron, Bengali Five-Spice

Ingredients:
spices, fenugreek seed
spices, fennel seed
spices, fennel seed
spices, cumin seed
celery, raw

Directions:
Mix all together, You can use less or more of your favorite seeds so adjust to taste.
Store out of light in a sealed jar.
This recipe is meant to be used as whole seeds roasted before using in a recipes to release the oils for more fragrance.
Roast in hot oil, until a strong aroma of each spice is released, and use the fragrant oil as a base to cook dal, meats or vegetables.
Roast in Vegetable oil (vegan), butter or ghee and add as seasoning to different dals or thick curries.