The Organic Market and Café

Panch Phora 60g

$5.75 each

Description

Other Common Names: Panch Phoron, Panch Poron. Contains: Brown Mustard, Nigella, Cumin, Fenugreek and Fennel Seeds. Description & Use: Panch Phora is a special blend of five seed spices, said to be of Bengali origin, a five spice blend that should not be confused with Chinese Five Spice Powder. The name comes from the Hindustani word for five which is “panch” and “phora” simply means seeds. Panch Phora is traditionally fried in oil at the commencement of making a curry. It is also delicious when fried with partially cooked potato cubes until they are golden brown and the seeds have stuck to them. POTATOES WITH INDIAN SEEDS 4 medium sized potatoes, scrubbed or peeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons Herbie's Spices Panch Phora Cut the potatoes into four or six pieces each (about the size of a small new potato) and boil or microwave with a little salt until almost cooked. Drain well and pat dry between layers of paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Heat the oil in a pan and stir the seeds in the hot oil for 30 seconds. Add potatoes and cook on high heat, turning or tossing frequently until they are browned and well coated with seeds. Serves 4-6.

About Herbies

What is Herbies? Herbie's Spices fills a need in the community of cooks and food lovers for one central place to access all those hard-to-find herbs and spices. They also stock the easy-to-find ones, of the freshest and best quality, so that you can stock up on all your spices and herbs in one stop. The blends and spice mixes made at Herbie's Spices contain no fillers, starches, MSG, free-flow agents or additives of any kind, so you know they will be rich in flavour and quality. Using his vast knowledge and experience for your benefit, Herbie has the widest possible range of top quality dried herbs, spices and blends to meet your every need. Herbie's also publishes a newsletter every couple of months, full of handy information about all things spicy. You can email us if you'd like to receive it, although it is also available online. This month's issue is here. You'll also find spice-related books, nutmeg and pepper mills, pestles and mortars, spiced trivets, and lots of other spicy goodies to buy for yourself or for a gift. Who is Herbie? Herbie has long been the nickname of Ian Hemphill, one of Australia's foremost culinary herb and spice experts. Herbie spent his childhood surrounded by herbs and spices, when his parents, John and Rosemary Hemphill, were pioneering the herb and spice scene in the 1950s. Thirty years of working in the industry, including face-to-face lectures to groups from the general public, industrial brokering, manufacturing and marketing, has made Herbie a well-respected and popular figure amongst his peers, in Australia and overseas. He now enjoys sharing his extensive experience and knowledge with his customers at Herbie's Spices.

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