SIMMY'S SPICES & FLAVOURS

Chilli Paneer is a very popular Indo-Chinese recipe .It is a very delicious and mouth-watering paneer dish. INGREDIENTS:- Paneer cubes-2 cups Bell pepper-1(Cut into cubes) Onions-2(Cut into slices) Green chili-4(cut into vertically) Finely chopped ginger-1 tbsp Finely chopped garlic-1 tbsp Soy sauce-1 tbsp Vinegar-1/2 tbsp Red chilli sauce-1 tbsp Tomato ketchup-1 tbsp Freshly ground Pepper-1/4 tsp Ajinomoto-2 pinch(optional) Oil-2 tbsp Salt to taste FOR THE MARINATION: Gram flour or All purpose flour-1/4 cup(I used gram flour and believe me friends it gave a delicious flavor to chili paneer) Corn flour-3 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp Pepper powder-1/4 tsp Chili powder-1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil for deep fry Water-1/4(approx.) METHOD:- 1-In a bowl mix gram flour(all purpose flour),corn flour,ginger-garlic paste,pepper powder,chili powder,salt and water to make a thick coating batter(not too thick and not too thin).Marinade t...

Momo a type of dumpling native to Nepal; also popular in bordering region of Tibet,Bhutan and Northeast India.It is similar to the Chinese Baozi and Jiaozi,the Mongolian Buuz,the Japanese Gyoza or the Korean Mandu.Momo is a type of steamed bun with or without filling.Momo are one of the most popular fast foods in many regions of the Nepal populated with people of Tibetan, Nepali or other Himalayan origins.Momo are made with a simple flour-and-water dough-white flour is generally preferred-and sometimes a little yeast or baking soda is added to give a more doughy texture to the finished product.The filling may be one of the several mixtures:In Nepal, the traditional momo is prepared with ground meat filling,but over the past several years, this has changed and become more elaborate.These days, momos are prepared with virtually any combination of ground meat,vegetables,tofu,paneer cheese,vegetable & meat combination There are different varieties of momo, such as fried and steamed ...

 INGREDIENTS:- Egg Noodles Pasta -1 packet Boneless Chicken breast-2(cut into 1/2 inch slices) Vegetables(Sliced carrot and green peas)-1 cup Sliced Onions-1/2 cup Chopped garlic-2 tbsp Chili powder-1/2 tsp Soya sauce-2 tsp Red chili sauce-3 tsp Ajinomoto-a pinch Vinegar-1 tsp Pepper powder-1/4 tsp+1/4 tsp(for chicken) Oil-1 tbsp+2 tsp Salt to taste METHOD:- 1-Boil enough water with little salt and cook Wide Egg Noodles about 6-8 Minutes until alternate,drain and toss it with 1-2 tsp of oil.Keep it aside. 2-Heat oil in a large pan,add chicken,salt,pepper and cook till juices run clear,remove chicken from pan let cool.Reserve oil in pan. 3-Reheat oil in pan,add chopped garlic saute for a min then add sliced onions,saute for 30-35 secs. 4-Add all vegetables,beans,green peas and stir fry for around 8-10 minutes or until they softening slightly. 5-Then add salt, pepper powder,chili powder,soya sauce,red chili sauce,vinegar and mix well.Add fried chick...

INGREDIENTS:- Chinese Hakka Noodles- 1 packet Thinly sliced Vegetables-2 cups(Cabbage,Carrot,bell pepper) Beans-1/4 cup(cut diagonally) Green peas-1/2 cup Sliced onions-1 medium Finely chopped garlic- 1 tbsp Chili powder-1/2 tsp Soya sauce-2 tsp Red chili sauce-3 tsp Ajinomoto-a pinch Vinegar-1 tsp Pepper powder-1/4 tsp Oil-1 tbsp+2 tsp Chopped spring onions-4 tbsp(for garnish) Chopped onion-2 tbsp Tomato ketchup to taste Salt to taste METHOD:- 1-Cook noodles as per the instructions given in the pack or boil about 20 cups of water with 1 tbsp salt in a large pan. 2-When it is about 85-90% cooked,drain the noodles in cold water and toss it with 1-2 tsp of oil.Keep it aside. 3-Heat oil in a large pan,add chopped garlic saute for a min then add sliced onions,saute for 30-35 secs. 4-Add all vegetables,beans,green peas and stir fry for around 8-10 minutes or until they softening slightly. 5-Then add salt, pepper powder,chili powder,soya sauce,red chili sauce,v...

INGREDIENTS:- Boneless chicken cut into small cubes-500 gms Chopped Ginger-1 tbsp Chopped garlic-1 tbsp Chopped green chilies-1 tbsp All purpose flour-1/2 cup Corn starch-1/4 cup Baking soda-a pinch Soy sauce-1 tbsp Chili sauce-1 tbsp Ajinomoto-a pinch Vinegar-1/2 tsp Egg-1 Pepper powder-1 tsp Salt to taste Oil for deep frying METHOD:- 1-Mix chopped ginger,chopped garlic,chopped green chilies,soy sauce,vinegar,chili sauce,pepper powder,ajinomoto and salt. 2-Marinade the chicken in this mixture and leave aside for two hours in the refrigerator. 3-In a bowl mix flour,cornstarch,egg,salt and little water if required and make a thick batter of semi-liquid thick consistency. 4--In a pan heat oil,then dip the marinade chicken in the batter and deep fry until golden brown on all sides. 5-Then remove it,drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with tomato ketchup.

INGREDIENTS:- FOR MARINADE: Boneless chicken cut into small cubes-500 gms Ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp Chopped green chili-1 tbsp All purpose flour-1 tbsp Corn starch-1 tbsp Soya sauce-1 tbsp Chili sauce-1 tbsp Ajinomoto-a pinch Vinegar-1/2 tsp Egg-1 Salt to taste Oil for deep frying FOR GRAVY: Chopped garlic-2 tbsp Chopped ginger-1 tbsp Sliced Onion-1 large Sliced Green bell pepper-1/2 Green chilies-6(cut vertically) Tomato ketchup(hot&sweet)-1/2 tsp Black pepper powder-1/2 tbsp Corn starch-2 tsp Chili sauce-1 tbsp Ajinomoto-1/4 tsp Soya sauce-1 tbsp Vinegar-1/2 tsp Salt to taste Oil-2 tbsp Chopped Spring onions-2 tbsp(for garnishing) METHOD:- 1-Mix all ingredients of marinade except flour,cornstarch and egg and marinate the chicken properly,refrigerator for 1-2 hours 2-In a pan heat enough oil,then mix beaten egg,flour and cornstarch in marinade chicken and deep fry the marinated chicken pieces till they are light golden brown and crispy,Re...

Textured or texturized vegetable protein (TVP), also known as textured soy protein (TSP), soy meat, or soya chunks is a defatted soy flour product, a by-product of extracting soybean oil.[1] It is often used as a meat analogue or meat extender. It is quick to cook, with a protein content equal to that of meat Soy protein can also be used as a low cost/high nutrition extender in comminuted meat and poultry products, and in tuna salads INGREDIENTS:- Soya Chunks-2 cups Chopped garlic-1 tbsp Chopped ginger-1 tbsp Chopped green chili-1 tbsp Chopped tomato-1 small Red chili sauce-1 tsp Soya sauce-2 tsp Vinegar-1 tsp Salt to taste Oil-2 tbsp Ajinomoto- 1 pinch(optional) METHOD:- 1-Take the soya chunks in 8 cups of hot water with a pinch of salt,boil for 5 min. 2-Remove from fire,after 10 mins drain out the water.Rinse soya chunks 2-3 mins in fresh water. 3-Lightly squeeze out excess water of all the soya chunks. 4-Heat 1 tbsp Oil in a pan,add the soya chunk...

INGREDIENTS- : Chopped tomatoes-2(medium size) Chopped Onion-2 tbsp Chopped Ginger- 1 tbsp Garlic-1 tsp Green Chili-2 Sugar-1 tsp Chili sauce-1 tsp(or as per taste,I like more more spicy) Soy sauce-1/4 tsp Vinegar-1/4 tsp Ajinomoto-a pinch(optional) Black pepper and Salt-as per taste  METHOD-: 1-In a mixer grinder jar take tomatoes,green chili,ginger,onion and grind into a smooth paste. 2-In a pan heat some oil add garlic and saute for 30 secs,then add the paste and stir constantly until thick. 3-Then add soy sauce,vinegar,red chili powder,black pepper,ajinomoto,salt,sugar and cook for 9-10 minutes or till the raw smell goes and oil starts appearing.  4-Now turn off the flame and cool it,serve with hot hot yummy  vegetable momo(see recipe here)  or  chicken momo(see recipe here) .

Chicken lollipop is an appetizer that is made from the middle(and sometimes inner)segments of chicken wings.The middle segment has one of the two bones removed, and the flesh on the segments is pushed to one end of the bone. These are then coated in a spicy red batter and deep fried. It is also a popular item in Indian Chinese cuisine, served with Szechuan sauce. INGREDIENTS:- Chicken wings-8 All purpose flour(maida)-1/2 cup Cornstarch/cornflour-1/4 cup Chopped Green Chilies-1 tbsp Chopped Garlic-1 tbsp Chopped Ginger-1 tbsp Soy sauce-1 tsp Vinegar-1 tsp Ajinomoto-1/4 tsp Black pepper-1/4 tsp Chili Sauce-1/4 tsp Salt-1/2 tsp Eggs-2 Oil-1 tbsp Oil for deep frying A pinch of red colour Water if required FOR SAUCE- Chopped Green Chillies-1 tbsp Chopped Garlic-1 tsp Chopped Ginger-1 tsp Curry leaves-8 Oil-2 tbsp salt as per taste Chopped spring onion for garnishing METHOD:- 1-Cut the wings into two,chop the end bone,pull the flesh up with the skin a...

Momo a type of dumpling native to Nepal; also popular in bordering region of Tibet,Bhutan and Northeast India.It is similar to the Chinese Baozi and Jiaozi,the Mongolian Buuz,the Japanese Gyoza or the Korean Mandu.Momo is a type of steamed bun with or without filling.Momo are one of the most popular fast foods in many regions of the Nepal populated with people of Tibetan, Nepali or other Himalayan origins.Momo are made with a simple flour-and-water dough-white flour is generally preferred-and sometimes a little yeast or baking soda is added to give a more doughy texture to the finished product.The filling may be one of the several mixtures:In Nepal, the traditional momo is prepared with ground meat filling,but over the past several years, this has changed and become more elaborate.These days, momos are prepared with virtually any combination of ground meat,vegetables,tofu,paneer cheese,vegetable & meat combination There are different varieties of momo, such as fried and steamed m...