SIMMY'S SPICES & FLAVOURS

 INGREDIENTS:- FOR CHICKEN TIKKA: Boneless chicken thighs-4-5 pieces Yogurt-4 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp Chili powder-1 tbsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Pepper powder-1/2 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Red Food color-1/4 tsp Chopped cilantro-2 tbsp Chicken tikka masala-2 tbsp(I used shan chicken tikka masala) Lemon juice-half of a lemon Crushed fenugreek leaves-1/2 tsp Garam masala or chicken curry powder-1/2 tsp Salt-1 tsp Oil-3 tbsp Cooking spray FOR ANDA MASALA BHURJI: Eggs-5 Chopped onion-1large Chopped tomato-1 large Chopped green chilies-5 Ginger-garlic paste-1 tbsp Red chili powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-1/2 tsp Cumin powder-1/2 tsp Garam masala-1/2 tsp Chicken curry powder-1/2 tsp Chopped coriander leaves-1/4 cups Salt and pepper as needed Dry red chili-1 Bay leaf-1 Oil-2 tbsp  METHOD:- 1-Marinade all ingredients with chicken and keep it in the re...

I tasted this recipe at a friend's home in India.Believe me friends your Kids will love this colorful tasty toast.This is very yummy and easy to make !!! This toasts are great in a kid's lunch box treat. INGREDIENTS:- Bread-10 slices(white or brown) Yogurt-2 tbsp Cooking spray or oil FOR MASALA- Boiled potato-2 medium(peeled and mashed well) Finely chopped onion-1 small Finely chopped tomato-1 small Finely chopped green chili-2 Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Red chili powder-1/4 tsp Coriander powder-1/8 tsp Cumin powder-1/8 tsp Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp Curry leaves-handful Asafetida-a pinch Chopped coriander leaves-1 tbsp Oil-2 tsp Salt to taste METHOD:- 1-Trim the edges of the bread and give shape to your bread,(round,square,triangle whatever you want)Keep aside. 2-In a bowl take 2 tbsp of yogurt,if your yogurt is thick then add some water,mix well and keep aside. 3-In a pan...

Chicken tikka  is a chicken dish originating in the Indian Subcontinent where it remains popular in both Pakistan and India. It is traditionally small pieces of boneless chicken baked using skewers in a clay-based oven called a tandoor after marinating in spices and yogurt.The word tikka means "bits" or "pieces". It is also a chicken dish served in Punjabi cuisine. The Punjabi version of the dish, however, is grilled over red-hot coals, and does not always contain boneless pieces. The pieces are brushed with ghee (clarified butter) at intervals to increase its flavor, while being continuously fanned. It is typically eaten with green coriander and tamarind chutney served with onion rings and lemon, or used in preparing a chicken tikka masala.  INGREDIENTS:- Chicken thighs(Boneless) -1 lb(cut into bite size pieces) Ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp Thick yogurt-1/2 cup Chili powder-1 tsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Pepper powder-1/2 ...

INGREDIENTS:- Peanuts-1/2 cup Red chili powder-1/2 tsp Asafetida-a pinch Salt to taste Oil-2 tsp METHOD:- 1-Heat a pan on medium heat.Dry roast the peanuts till it is light brown and get nice fragrant.Remove it in a plate and let it cool down. 2-Remove the skin of peanuts and break into halves. 3-In a pan heat oil on medium flame.Once oil is hot add asafetida,peanuts,salt and red chili powder and mix well.Cook it for a minute. 4-Remove from pan and keep them aside to cool down completely.

Prathamastami is celebrated on the eighth day in the month of Margasira (November-December) and is one of the most popular festivals of Odisha.This is widely observed throughout the State.On this occasion the eldest child of the family is honored.He or she is given new clothes and is made to sit on a wooden pedestal (Pidha).In front of him/her an earthen pot full of water (Purna Kumbha) is placed on handfuls of paddy.Above it a branch of mango leaves and a coconut is placed.Then,the mother or any other elderly lady wishes him /her long-life and good health by praying Sathi Debi,the Goddess who protects children from all kinds of evils.Before the first-borns get honoured,the mother and all other elderly women of the family offer all the prepared cuisine (Pitha and Khiri) to Sathi Devi first.Then they light the lamp (Arati with Dipa) before the Goddess.Followed by this the first-born get honored.A special variety of cake (Pitha) is prepared on this occasion called ‘Enduri’.The cake is ...