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BETTER WITH SPICE

Recipes

Welcome to Better With Spice, a selection of recipes, travel guides to some of my favourite restaurants along with tips and tricks to elevate your cooking.

Growing up in India and now calling Sydney home, my cooking style weaves together a treasured knowledge of spices with the joy of discovering and reimagining new dishes in my kitchen.

From quick curries layered with flavour, simple weeknight meals, sides and dips, to spice-filled baking, my recipes are quick, fresh and easy to recreate at home. Follow along and fall in love with cooking, and you’ll slowly realise that everything really is, better with spice.

Find out more about me and how Better With Spice came to be below.

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Hot Honey Halloumi Sandwich

An easy recipe for halloumi sandwiches with creamy avocado, fresh green apple and Turkish bread. The halloumi is drizzled and pan fried in hot honey which adds a delicious flavour and caramelised crust. Ready in 15 minutes, this sandwich recipe is perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.

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Slow-Cooked Chicken & Date Tagine

Try my recipe for this slow-cooked, warming Chicken, Date & Olive tagine. Inspired by Moroccan flavors, this rich and aromatic dish gets better over a few days. Using smoked paprika, olives, lemon and dates for perfect sweet-savoury balance, it's ideal for mid-week dinners or entertaining guests..

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Chorizo & Potato Tacos

A bright and zesty taco recipe with chorizo and potato filling, drizzled with my homemade coriander lime sauce. These delicious tacos are perfect for mid-week dinners, meal prep or entertaining, turning every day into Taco Tuesday at home.

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20-Minute Dumpling Soup

My easy dumpling soup recipe comes together in under 30 minutes! The fragrant broth uses just pantry staples & frozen dumplings for an easy dinner or speedy lunch. It’s perfect for when you’re craving something quick, warm and comforting.

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Miso Braised Short-Ribs

My delicious miso braised short rib recipe inspired by Japanese flavours. Slow cooked until it melts in your mouth, this is a great winter recipe and is perfect for meal prep, entertaining or family dinners.

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Chinese Chicken & Corn Soup

Try my Chinese-style Chicken and Corn soup which comes together in less than an hour. Inspired by an Indo-Chinese soup I grew up eating, this protein-rich, comforting soup is perfect for meal prep and includes ingredient swaps to make it vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free.

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Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding

Try my creamy vegan coconut rice pudding inspired by traditional Indian kheer. This dairy-free dessert features cardamom, cinnamon, and coconut milk for a plant-based comfort food that you can eat for breakfast or dessert.

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Easy Chicken Stock

Transform kitchen scraps into a flavourful homemade chicken stock. With turmeric and black pepper, this easy recipe is immunity boosting, reduces kitchen waste and is perfect for soups and sauces.

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