Authentic Panch Puran 1kg | Indian Five-Spice Blend | Whole Seed Mix
Bengal's iconic five-spice.
Panch puran is the whole-seed blend that defines Bengali and Eastern Indian cooking. Five seeds — fenugreek, nigella, cumin, mustard and fennel — each bringing something different to the pot. Sizzle a spoonful in hot oil and you have instantly started a dhal, tarka, pickle or vegetable dish the authentic way. The seeds pop and crackle, releasing their oils and filling the kitchen with that unmistakable Bengali aroma before a single other ingredient has gone in.
This is not a ground spice blend — it is a whole-seed tempering mix, and that distinction matters. The seeds need heat and oil to unlock their full flavour, which is why panch puran always goes in first, before the onions, before the tomatoes, before everything else.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1kg bulk bag |
| Brand | Heera — authentic blend |
| Form | Whole seeds — temper in hot oil to release full aroma |
| Blend | Fenugreek, nigella, cumin, mustard and fennel seeds |
| Suitable for | Vegan and vegetarian |
| Value | Restaurant quantity — serious home cooks go through this fast |
Each seed in panch puran plays a specific role. Fenugreek brings a slight bitterness that balances rich sauces. Nigella (kalonji) adds a peppery, onion-like note. Cumin provides the warm, earthy backbone. Mustard seeds pop and add heat and nuttiness. Fennel (saunf) brings a gentle sweetness that rounds the whole blend out. Together they create a flavour that is more than the sum of its parts — distinctly Bengali, instantly recognisable.
Heat oil or ghee in a pan until hot. Add a teaspoon or two of panch puran and let the seeds sizzle and pop for 30 to 60 seconds — this is the tarka. Then add your onions, garlic, ginger or whatever the recipe calls for. The tempered seeds stay in the dish and add texture and flavour throughout. Use it in:
If you cook Bengali or Eastern Indian food regularly, a 1kg bag makes sense. Panch puran keeps well in a sealed container for up to two years, and buying in bulk at this price is significantly cheaper than picking up small jars from the supermarket spice aisle. Stock up once and you will not need to think about it for a long time.
Vegan. Vegetarian. Heera brand.
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| Brand | Heera |
| SKU | RG-PPN-1KG |
| Weight | 1.0 kg |
| Availability | ✓ In stock |
Fenugreek Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Black Mustard Seeds, Nigella Seeds (Kalonji). Five-spice whole seed blend.
Typical values per 100g / per 100ml
| Energy | 1375kJ/328kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20.5g |
| Saturates | 3.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 40.9g |
| Sugars | 5.08g |
| Fibre | 35.0g |
| Protein | 17.8g |
| Salt | 0.21g |