Panch Puran literally means "five spices" or “five seeds”. Panch puran consists of fenugreek seed, nigella seed, cumin seed, black mustard seed and fennel seed in equal parts. Unlike most spice mixes, panch puran is always used whole and never ground. Traditionally, panch puran is used with vegetables, chicken or beef curry, fish, lentils, shukto and in pickles.