Kala jeera or kalonji seeds are often confused with black sesame seeds because of their similar appearance, but one whiff will set even a layman straight.
Onion seeds or nigella seeds are often used to flavour bread products in the west, while in india, particularly in Bengal, it is popular both as a standalone spice and also as a part of paanch phoron.
This is as compatible with vegetarian dishes as with fish preparations. Temper the blandest vegetable with a combination of onion seeds and garlic, and marvel at the difference.
A blend of five aromatic seeds that are each an important component of any spice box.
Paach phoron, literally five spice, contains fenugreek, black mustard, nigella, cumin and fennel seeds, in the same quantities each. Each of these aromatics is strong enough to hold its own, yet eager to work with others. This gives this blend an interesting piquancy that is almost instantly identifiable.
A must for Bengali and Bangladeshi cuisine, this is quite popular in north India as well.
While this can easily be made at home, keep a packet of our Five Spice Mix handy if you want the surety of premium quality and perfect proportion.
Patali Gur (Date Palm Jaggery), also known as Khejur Gur, is a Bengali winter delicacy and is well known to all Bengali people for its aroma. This Patali Gur is made exclusively for Bong Haat by the farmers in 4 districts in West Bengal. Patali Gur is popularly known as Khejur Gur. This Khejur Gur is used in various Bengali sweets items starting from Rosogolla, Sandesh, Payesh and in various other sweetmeats & confectionery items which are made in winter season only.
Yummim's 100% Natural Date & Green Apple Spread - handcrafted with choicest Green Apple, sugar, Dates & lemon, spiced with cinnamon & cloves. Each 225 gm bottles of our Date & Green Apple preserve contain more than 50% of fruit. This handcrafted gourmet jam contains all natural ingredients; no preservatives, no chemicals, no added colours and no added flavours. Enjoy the intense date flavour on a toast or as a dessert topping! Add a dollop in yogurt to create a healthy instant snack!
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This Sukto Combo pack has been designed keeping in mind the typical Bengali ingredients which are essentials in making Sukto. This Combo pack will include 100 grams of Daler Bori, 100 grams of bitter guard, 100 grams of Raw Banana (Kacha Kola), 50 grams of Panch Phoron, 50 grams of Radhuni, 100 grams drumsticks (Sojne Data), 100 grams of Jharna Ghee, 50 grams of Tej Patta, 300 grams of Elmac Bengali Kasundi & 20 grams of Shelly’s Sukto Masala. All the items are sourced fresh from the market and packed with proper care. The quantities in this combo pack will be sufficient to make this Sukto for 7 to 10 people. Enjoy the real taste of Bengali Sukto.