SIMMY'S SPICES & FLAVOURS

Chili cheese toast is a very simple,quick and delicious recipe for perfect tea time snack and breakfast.  INGREDIENTS- Bread-8 slices(I used french bread,but you van use any type of bread) Grated Cheese-1/2 cup(I used cheddar cheese) Chopped capsicum-1 medium(I used green capsicum) Green chilies-4(finely chopped) Chopped tomato-1/2 cup Chopped Garlic-2 tbsp Olive oil-1 tbsp & some use for brush Crushed black paper to taste Salt to taste Italian seasoning to taste(I used crushed chili paper,crushed oregano,crushed parsley & roasted garlic herbs)  METHOD:- 1-Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. 2-In a bow mix all the ingredients and set aside. 3-Take all the slices of bread and brush with some olive oil. 4-Place the slices of bread on a baking tray. 5-Now put the mixture over the bread and spread that out evenly. 6-If you want more cheesy then sprinkle little grated cheese on the top of the mixture. 7-Then bake it 4-5 minutes unti...

INGREDIENTS:- Desiccated coconut or dry coconut powder-1 cup Condensed milk-1 cup Green cardamom-2-3(crushed) Few tbsp desiccated or dry coconut powder METHOD:- 1-In a pan add condensed milk and desiccated coconut. 2-Mix well and cook on low flame. 3-Once the coconut mixture comes out clean from the sides of pan add the crushed cardamom and mix. 4-Turn off the heat and let the coconut mixture cool enough for handle it but still it is warm. 5-Grease your hands,make some little balls by rolling between your palms and rolled in desiccated coconut. 6-Store the coconut ladoo in an air tight container and refrigerate it or you can keep it at room temperature up to 2-3 days. NOTE- 1-You can also use fresh coconut or frozen coconut but it will take extra time to cook. 2-You can also use any nuts of your choice.

Thandai is a refreshing summer cooler drink recipe made during Indian festivals.This famous drink is traditionally prepared as an offering to Lord Shiva during the festival of Maha Shivaratri & the festival of colors,Holi.It is also known as "sardai".It is a cold drink prepared with a mixture of almonds,fennel seeds,melon seeds(char magaz),poppy seeds(khus-khus),rose petals,pepper,cardamom,saffron,milk & sugar.This thirst-quencher is tasty & cools you down.So let's start.... INGREDIENTS:- Whole Milk-4 cups(You can also use low-fat or soy or almond milk) Whole almond-1/2 cup Melon seeds(char magaz)-2 tbsp(if n't available,then use pumpkin seeds) Poppy seeds(Khus-khus)-1 tbsp Cardamom pods(elaichi)-10 Fennel seeds(saunf)-1 tbsp Peppercorns(kali mirch)-8 Rose water-1 tbsp(you can also use 1/2 tsp rose essence or 1 tsp dried rose petals) Sugar-1/2 cup(or adjust according to taste) Chopped pistachio-handful Saffron-few stands Ros...