SIMMY'S SPICES & FLAVOURS

INGREDIENTS:- Prawns-12 large size(you can use frozen also) Black mustard seeds-2 tsp Yellow mustard seeds-2 tsp Poppy seeds-2 tsp Grated coconut-1/2 cup(you can use frozen also) Green chili-3 for paste+4 slits Mustard oil-2 tbsp coconut milk-3 tbsp Turmeric powder-1 tsp Sugar-1/4 tsp Salt to taste METHOD:- 1-Soak mustard seeds,poppy seeds in little water about 30 minutes. 2-Shell,devein and wash the prawns and season the prawns with turmeric powder and salt,keep aside. 4-Make a smooth paste with mustard seeds,poppy seeds and 3 green chilies.Add little turmeric powder and mix well(for a nice golden colour). 5-In a container(use a container as per your cooking method with a tight fitting lid or wrap a foil) arrange all the prawns nicely. 6-First add mustard paste,then coconut milk,grated coconut and slits green chilies. 7-Sprinkle some sugar and add mustard oil,then close tightly with lid. Some Cooking Methods- BAKE : Arrange everything in an oven safe bowl and...

INGREDIENTS:- FOR MASALA POWDER: Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds-1/2 tsp Coriander seeds-1/2 tsp Peppercorn-1/2 tsp Dry red chili-2 FOR FILLING: Beet root-1 cup Potato-1 cup Carrot-1 cup Green peas-1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts-2 tbsp Chopped green chili-2 Sugar-1 tsp Salt to taste FOR COATING: Gram flour-1 cup Bread crumbs- 1 cup Oil-1 tbsp Oil for deep frying Salt to taste  METHOD:- 1-Properly washed the vegetables and peel off the outer part except green peas. 2-Boil all vegetables,green peas,salt and 2 cups of water,after boiling drain water and mash properly. 3-Roast dry red chilies,cumin seeds,fennel seeds,coriander seeds and peppercorns.Remove from heat,cool down and grind to fine powder,keep aside. 4-In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil,then add roasted peanuts,chopped green chilies and mashed vegetables,mix well. 5-Add roasted masala powder,sugar and salt,mix properly and fry for 8-10 mins or excess water dries up.Then remove from he...

INGREDIENTS:- Milk-2 1/2 cups Sugar-2 tbsp Cinnamon powder-a pinch Cardamom powder-1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder-a pinch Almonds-5 Pistachios-6 Saffron-a pinch METHOD:- 1-Soak badam and pista in water for 2 hours. 2-Then peel of the skin and chop them finely / grind them in a mixer to a paste. 3-Boil the milk in a saucepan,then add cinnamon powder,cardamom powder,nutmeg powder and saffron. 4-Boil till it reduces in volume and the aroma of spices are well mixed with the milk. 5-Now add the sugar,chopped almonds and pistachios,mix well. 6-Boil for 5 mins and switch off the flame. 7-Garnish with chopped pista,serve hot in winter or cold in summer.

INGREDIENTS:- Pasta-1 box linguine Medium size shrimp-1 cup(Peeled Deveined and wash) Sliced Onions-1/2 cup Sliced Green pepper-1/2 cup Baby corn-1/2 cup Broccoli florets-1/2 cup Sliced Carrot-1/2 cup Green peas-1/2 cup Dry red chili-4 Chopped garlic-2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese-1/2 cup Olive oil-2 tbsp Garlic powder-1/2 tsp Black pepper-1 tsp Italian White garlic sauce-2 cups(pasta sauce is easily available in the market,if you can't find it then use homemade- see my recipe here ) salt to taste METHOD- 1-Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. 2-Add salt,1 tsp olive oil and 1 box linguine pasta. 3-Cook till 10 mins and drain,keep it aside. 4-Meanwhile,heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan add shrimps,salt,pepper,garlic powder and fry for 2-3 mins,remove from pan and keep aside. 5-Heat remaining olive oil,add dry chili and chopped garlic,fry for 30 sec. 6-Add sliced onions and fry for a min,then add all the vegetables and salt,saute till all th...

INGREDIENTS:- Bengal Gram(chana dal)-2 cups(wash and soak for 30 mins) Potato-1 large(peeled and cut into cubes) Chopped onion-1 medium Chopeed tomato-1 large Ginger and garlic paste-1 tbsp Cumin seeds-1 tsp Dry red chili-2 Bay leaves-2 Coriander powder-1/2 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Red chili powder-2 tsp Turmeric powder-1 tsp Fenugreek leaves-2 tsp Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp Sugar-1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil-2 tbsp METHOD:- 1-In a cooker heat oil,add cumin seeds,bay leaves and dry red chili. 2-When cumin seeds splutter add chopped onions and saute till onions turned to golden brown. 3-Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw aroma of ginger garlic disappears. 4-Add tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes become soft. 5-Add all dry powders,salt,sugar and fenugreek leaves and mix well. 6-Fry the masala till the oil starts to leave the sides. 7-Add chana dal and potato cubes,mix properly. 8-Add water and cover it,cook in medium flame until 3-4 whistle or till c...

"SWEET RICE(KANIKA)" is one of the most famous mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath in Jagannath Temple, Puri, ORISSA,made of rice,ghee and sugar. INGREDIENTS:- Basmati rice-2 cups Sugar-1/2 cup Water-4 cups(Water should be double the amount of rice) Raisins-10 Cashew nuts-8 Cardamom-4 Cloves-4 Bay leaves-2 Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Saffron-1/2 tsp Ghee-6 tbsp Salt to taste METHOD:- 1-Wash and soak rice for 30 mints. 2-In a pressure cooker heat ghee,fry raisins and cashew nut and keep aside. 3-In the same cooker sprinkle 1 tbsp of sugar and cook until sugar melted and turned into brown colour. 4-Add bay leaves,cardamoms,cloves,rice and fry for 4-5 mins and stir constantly. 5-Add water,fried cashew nuts and raisins,salt, sugar,turmeric powder,saffron and cover it. 6-Cook in medium flame until 2 whistle. 7-Switched off the flame and let it cool down. 8-Now kanika is ready and serve hot.

INGREDIENTS:- Thick yogurt-1 cup(whisked) Milk-1 cup Sweetened condensed milk-1 cup Pistachio nuts-1 tbsp (blanched and slivered ) Cashew nuts-1 tbsp (blanched and slivered ) Raisins-1 tbsp METHOD:- 1-In a bowl take yogurt and condensed milk and mix. 2-Then add milk and mix properly. 3-Add pistachios,cashew and raisins and mix well. 4-Transfer the mixture into a steamer container or  ramekin moulds. 5-Cover with aluminium foil and place in the steamer. 6-Cover the steamer and steam for 20-25 minutes. 7-Then take it out from steamer and remove the aluminium foil. 8-Let  it cool in the room temperature. 9-Then refrigerate it for about 2-3 hours. 10-Serve chilled.