SIMMY'S SPICES & FLAVOURS

Strawberries are one of the best sources of vitamin C. They contain more vitamin C than citrus fruits, according to the University of Illinois Extension, providing 149 percent of the daily value, according to the Fat Secret food and nutrition information database. INGREDIENTS:- Strawberries-10 Milk-1 cup Sugar-2 tbsp or to taste Ice cubes-5(optional) METHOD:- 1-Cut Your Strawberries into pieces. 2-In a mixer jar Add strawberries pieces,milk and sugar and grind until the mixture is very smooth. 3-Pour the smoothie in a glass and cut a strawberry in half,then slice half of it so you can put it on the edge of the glass. 4-Garnish ice cubes and serve chilled.

Paneer Bhurji is a popular breakfast indian recipe made from crumbled paneer. You can also serve it as side dish. INGREDIENTS:- Crumbled paneer-2 cups Chopped capsicum-1 medium Green peas-1/2 cup Chopped onion-1 large Chopped tomatoes-2 large Chopped green chili-5 Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Chili powder-1 tsp Coriander powder-1/2 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp Garam masala powder- 1 tsp Cashew nuts-1 tbsp Raisins-1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup-1 tbsp Sugar-1 tsp Salt to taste Oil-2 tbsp Water-1/2 cup METHOD:- 1-In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil,add dry fruits and fry for 1 mints,remove from pan and keep aside. 2-Heat remaining oil,add cumin seeds,once they start crackling,add chopped onion and saute for a min. 3-Then add chopped tomato and green chili,saute well till they become slightly mushy. 4-Now add capsicum and green peas,saute till they become half cooked.The capsicum should not be overcooked or soft. 5-Add all spices,tomato ketchup and d...

Grape contains vitamin A,B,C,E and K.You can choose grapes from more than 50 varieties,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ginger root is a popular root herb of culinary as well as medicinal importance.Ginger produces a hot, fragrant kitchen spice.Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a very mild taste. Juicy,acidic and flavorful lemon is the most widely used citrus fruit worldwide.It is the smallest among citrus fruits yet contains more health benefiting nutrients than oranges, pomelo etc.The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste This grape juice is a perfect tangy,tempting and refreshing with the flavour of lemon and ginger to beat the heat for this summer. INGREDIENTS:- Grapes-2 cups Chopped Ginger-1 tbsp Lemon juice-2 tbsp Sugar- 2 tbsp(as needed) Salt- a pinch Water-2 cups Ice cubes as needed METHOD:- 1-In a blander place grapes,chopped ginger and sugar and blend till smooth...

Chettinad cuisine is the cuisine of the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu state in South India.Chettinad cuisine is famous for its use of a variety of spices used in preparing mainly non-vegetarian food. INGREDIENTS:- Chicken-1 kg(washed and cut to small pieces) Chopped onion-1 large Chopped tomato-1 large Minced ginger-1 tbsp Minced garlic-1 tbsp Curry leaves-10-12 Green chili-5(slit at the base) Red chili powder-2 tsp Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Coriander leaves-2 tbsp Lemon juice-1 tbsp Water-2 cups Salt to taste Oil-3 tbsp FOR MASALA- Grated coconut-1/2 cup Khus Khus(poppy seeds)-1 tbsp Dry red chili-6 Coriander seeds-1 tsp Cumin seeds-1 tsp Fennel seeds-1 tsp Cardamom-2 Cinnamon-2 stick Cloves-4 METHOD:- 1-Heat a pan,add all masala ingredients except coconut.Fry for sometime and then add coconut. 2-Fry till a nice aroma comes out and the coconut turns slightly brownish. 3-Allow to cool and make a fine paste using some water,keep aside. 4...

Hilsha or Ilish is the most popular fish in Odisha,West Bengal,Assam,Tripura and Bangladesh.There are a number of ways of cooking Hilsa.In Odisha there is a popular saying that "Machha khaaiba Ilishii, chakiri kariba polisi", which means that eating Ilish and getting a job in Police department are of equal status.Here we are following a recipe that comes from the Oriya and Bengal cuisine. INGREDIENTS:- Hilsa(Ilish)-500 gms Chopped Onion-1 medium(optional) Chopped Tomato-1 large(optional) Green Chilies-6(slit at the base) Yogurt-4 tbsp Turmeric Powder-1 tsp Chili Powder-1/2 tsp or to taste Mustard Oil-2 tbsp Mustard Seeds-1/2 tsp Curry Leaves-6-8 Water-1 cup Salt To Taste FOR PASTE: Mustard Seeds-3 tbsp(soaked in little water) Garlic-5-6 cloves Dry red chili or green chili-2 METHOD:- 1-Put all the paste ingredients in a grinder and make a smooth paste and keep aside. 2-Wash and marinade the fish with mustard paste,yogurt,turmeric ...

Bhelpuri is a savoury Indian snack,and is also a type of chaat.It is made out of puffed rice,vegetables and a tangy tamarind sauce.It is also known as churumuri or jhalmuri INGREDIENTS:- Puffed rice(murmura/mudhi)-2 cups Sev-1/2 cup Papdi(broken)-1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts-1/2 cup Chopped boiled potato-1/2 cup Chopped onion-1/2 cup Chopped tomato-1/2 cup Chopped green chili-1 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves- 2 tbsp Tamarind chutney -2 tbsp Green chutney -2 tbsp Lemon juice-4 tsp Salt to taste METHOD:- 1-In a large bowl,add all the ingredients. 2-Slowly add green chutney and tamarind chutney and mix well. 3-Sprinkle coriander leaves,lemon juice and papdi,serve immediately.

French toast,also known as eggy bread and Gypsy toast is a dish of bread soaked in beaten eggs and then fried. INGREDIENTS:- BREAD SLICES-4 EGGS-2 MILK-1/3 cup BUTTER-3 tbsp BLACK PEPPER POWDER-1/4 tsp CHILI FLAKES-1/2 tsp SALT-1/8 tsp SUGAR-a pinch METHOD:- 1-In a bowl beat the eggs,add milk,2 tbsp butter,pepper powder,chili flakes,sugar and salt.Mix well. 2-By using a fork dip each slice of bread into egg mixture,so that it soaks the egg mixture both sides. 3-In a pan heat remaining butter,once hot fry each piece of bread for 2-3 mins until each side turns golden. 4-Serve hot with tomato ketchup or honey or powder sugar or butter.

Chana masala is also known as chole masala or channay is a popular Punjabi dish in Pakistani and Indian cuisine.The main ingredient is chickpeas (called "chana" in Hindi).It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note. INGREDIENTS:- Chickpeas(chole/chana)-2 cups Chopped onion-1 large Chopped Tomato-2 large Ginger-garlic paste-1 tbsp Green chili-4(cut vertically) Chili powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/2+1/2 Coriander powder-1 tsp Cumin powder-1 tsp Garam masala powder-1 tsp Chole masala powder-1 tbsp Dry fenugrrek leaves-2 tsp Whole garam masala((cardamoms,cloves,black pepper,coriander seeds,cumin seeds,cinnamon and bay leaves)-1 tbsp Salt to taste Oil-1 tbsp FOR GARNISHING: Chopped onions-1 tbsp Lemon juice-2 tsp METHOD:- 1-Wash and soak the chickpeas(chole/chana) in enough water for 5-6 hours or overnight. 2-In a pressure cooker add chickpeas,enough water,turmeric powder and salt and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles. 3-In a pan heat oil,add...

INGREDIENTS:- FOR MARINADE: Mutton liver piece-500 gms Milk-1/2 cup Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Chili powder-1 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-1/2 tsp Shan Liver fry masala - 3 tbsp(if you don't have liver fry masala then add garam masala and chicken or mutton curry powder) Salt to taste FOR MASALA: Chopped onion-1 medium Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp Green chili-4(cut vertically) Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Chili powder-1 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-1/2 tsp Shan Liver fry masala -2 tsp Curry leaves-8 Chopped coriander leaves-1 tbsp Lemon juice-1 tbsp Water-1 cup Salt to taste Oil-2 tbsp 1-In a bowl add milk and liver pieces and soak for 30 mins and wash it with water. 2-Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste,turmeric powder,all powder masala and salt and mix it well. 3-Leave aside the marinade liver pieces for one hour in refrigerator. 4-In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil,add curry leaves and marinade liver pieces into i...

Tandoori chicken is a dish of Mughlai cuisine which is popular in South Asian.This dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices.The name comes from the type of cylindrical clay oven,a tandoor,in which the dish is traditionally prepared. INGREDIENTS:- Chicken leg quarters-4(you can also use only leg pc) Yogurt-1/4 cup Ginger-garlic paste-2 tbsp Chopped green chilies-8 Chopped coriander leaves-2 tbsp Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Cumin powder-1 tsp Chili powder-2 tsp or to taste(it gives a nice and rich red colour) Tandoori masala powder-1/2 cup Lemon juice-3 tbsp+1 tbsp(for garnish) Salt to taste Oil-2 tbsp Oil/cooking spray(for greasing) METHOD:- 1-Cut deep slashes (to the bone) in 3-4 places on the leg/thigh pieces.Just make 2-3 cuts if you are using separate drumsticks and thighs.Keep aside. 2-In a large bowl whisk yogurt until smooth,then add all spices and mix properly. 3-Coat the chicken in the marinade,cover and ...

Uttapam is a thick pancake,with toppings cooked right into the batter.It is sometimes characterized as an Indian pizza. INGREDIENTS:- Rice-2 cups Black gram (urad dal)-1 cup Fenugreek seeds-2 tsp Vegetable oil/Cooking spray Chopped onions-1 large Chopped tomato-1 large Chopped green chili-5 Chopped coriander leaves-1/2 cup salt to taste METHOD:- 1-Soak rice,black gram and fenugreek seeds together in water for about 4 hours. 2-Grind the softened rice,black gram and fenugreek seeds to a fine paste. 3-Add salt and water to get a semi liquid batter and whip well. 4-Keep aside in a warm place to ferment well for at least 5-6 hours.   5-In a bowl mix chopped onions,chopped tomatoes,chopped green chilies and little salt,and keep aside. 6-Heat a non-stick tawa on medium flame.Spread a little oil/cooking spray on the tawa.Lower the flame. 7-Take the batter in a big spoon and spread the same on the tawa as is done while preparing dosa or ...