KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT ' PANCH PHORON ' ...

The distinct aroma of Bengali cuisine is mostly due to the blend of spices known as Panch phoron. 

A easy ' Panch Phoron' Recipe 4 you all..
Ingredients are : 1 tsp nigella seeds, 1 tsp black mustard seeds, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds and 1 tsp cumin seeds . Store in a jar, keep ready 2 use. Other Names also are Panch phora, panch puran, panchpuran, punch poran, punch puram, punchpuram. Panch phoran or phodon are "five spices", the spices typically used are fenugreek, Nigella seed, cumin seed, radhuni and fennel seed in equal parts. Celery seed sometimes is used in place of radhuni. Panch phoran is traditionally used with vegetables, chicken or beef curry, fish, lentils, shukto and pickles...Panch phoron is typically fried in cooking oil or ghee, which causes it to immediately begin popping. This technique is known as "tempering".

TIPS 4 THE DAY..
Store herbs and spices in airtight containers, such as glass jars.
Avoid storing spices and herbs near the stove or the oven.
Spices and herbs will lose their color, taste and aroma over time .
The shelf life of each herb and spice is different. check while buying.