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Mirchi Chef brings to you the Goyna Bori (Ornamental Daler Bori), undoubtedly, the Bengal's art in your food. This Goyna Bori was thoroughly praised by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and Abanindranath Tagore. Even, Nandalal Bose described it as a jewel of the Bengali mother's jewelry box. These Goyna Bori, alternatively known as  Naksha Bori or Gohona Bori or ornamental Daler Bori, are made by artists (Goyna Bori maker) from Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. Prime ingredients used while making this Goyna Bori are Cowpea, Poppy seed and various type of Spices with Bengali Posto (Poppy seeds) as its base. Each artist (Goyna Bori maker) chooses their own designs. Triangles, circles and squares are common along with other geometric designs like shells, lotus, cats, cactus, peacock, owls, poultry, butterflies and many others. 

Buy fresh Bengali Panch Phoran Online from Bong Haat. The name literally means "five spices" and it is a mix of 5 different wholes spices. All of the spices in panch phoron are seeds. Typically, Panch Phoron consists of fenugreek seed (methi), Kala Jeera, cumin seed (Jeera), black mustard seed (Sorse) and fennel seed in equal parts. In Bengal, panch phoron is sometimes made with radhuni instead of mustard seed. Bengali Panch Phoran is a typical spice which enhances the taste of foods.

This pure Asafoetida is 100% vegetarian product with zero preservative & no colors added. Asafoetida is extensively used for flavouring curries, sauces, and pickles. It also helps in digestion, to fight influenza and asthma. This Asafoetida is sourced directly from the market in Kolkata.

Panch Phoron is literally a perfect mix of five spice namely fenugreek, black mustard, nigella, cumin and fennel seeds in the same quantities each. This Panch Phoron is a must in every Bengali kitchen. This Panch Phoron can easily be made at home by procuring these five ingredients from the market by mixing equal quantities each. A lot of delicious Bengali dishes like Sukto, Tok, Tomato Chutney, Kuler Achaar & many more can be prepared with this Panch Phoron.

Radhuni (Celery Seeds) is one of the most important spices used in Bengali kitchens. This typical spice cultivated extensively in south-east Asia including India & Bangladesh. This spice is used for marination & seasoning of various food items including chicken/mutton and baking. This spice is a must in Bengali Panch Phoron which is used in dishes like Sukto and many others.