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.
Middle Eastern Glazed Salmon
Easy Middle Eastern roasted salmon recipe with pomegranate molasses, sumac, and smoked paprika. This glazed salmon marinade creates perfectly flaky fish with sweet and tangy flavours in just 30 minutes.
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.
Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Goat Cheese Salad
A fresh and simple, summery heirloom tomato salad with peach, creamy goat cheese, pickled radishes, and sumac. Ready in 15 minutes - perfect fresh side dish for entertaining.
Homemade Bagels
I love a toasted bagel sandwich, so here’s my recipe for fresh homemade bagels which you can use for sandwiches or eating plain, schmeared with cream cheese.
Easy Cheat’s Tiramisu
My easy, cheat’s tiramisu recipe is so creamy and delicious! It’s eggless and uses mascarpone and whipped cream for the smooth texture, strong coffee and traditional ladyfingers for the layers.
Quick 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.
2 Ingredient Labneh Dip
A traditional Middle Eastern dip made with just 2 ingredients - Greek yoghurt and salt. I love serving it with olive oil and a smattering of spices for a easy and healthy snack.
Rich Vegan Hot Chocolate
A thick, vegan hot chocolate recipe that uses ground dates, nuts and flaxseeds for a smooth, velvety texture. It’s also packed with nutrients and is perfect for enjoying by itself or with a sweet treat.
One Pan Roasted Za’atar Chicken
A Middle Eastern za’atar roast chicken recipe that requires minimal ingredients and prep. It’s the perfect dinner party, weeknight or meal-prep dish, coming together in one pan with roasted potatoes and beans.
The Best Chocolate Tart
A decadent baked chocolate tart recipe with a rich chocolate ganache filling. This recipe is a little tedious but so worth the effort and is an absolute treat for chocolate lovers.
Air Fryer Korean-Style Chicken Wings
These spicy, sticky Korean inspired air fryer chicken wings come together under 30 minutes using minimal ingredients. They make a perfect snack, specially when paired with a chilled beer!
Sticky Spiced Roasted Plums
The perfect use of seasonal stone fruit, this recipe combines plums with cinnamon, star anise and a splash of balsamic vinegar, served with vanilla ice cream or dollop cream for the perfect dessert.
Spiced Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt
A vibrant, Indian inspired vegetarian side dish of roasted pumpkin on a bed of creamy yoghurt, topped with a tadka of sizzling spices.
Chocolate Tahini Banana Bread
Transform overripe bananas into my delicious tahini chocolate banana bread with this easy recipe. The bread has a moist, fluffy texture with nutty tahini and rich chocolate swirls.
Thai-Inspired Lemongrass Pork With Coconut Milk
A Thai inspired braised pork curry with lots of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric and coconut milk. Make this recipe over the weekend and let it develop in flavour as you eat it during the week.
Chocolate Cherry Hot Cross Buns
My take on the classic Hot Cross Buns, made slightly devious with dark chocolate, cinnamon, coffee and cherries. Serve these buns warm out of the oven, or toasted and slathered with butter.
Chorizo & Roasted Pepper Sandwich
I’m pretty much always up for a good sandwich, and this version with toasted sourdough, roasted red bell peppers, Chorizo, Chimichurri and fried eggs hits the spot every time.
Muhamarra - Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Move over hummus, Muhamarra is the hottest dip in town! Made with roasted red bell peppers, smoked paprika and toasted walnuts, this rich, creamy dip hits all the right notes.
My Everyday Oatmeal
I eat this oatmeal every day at work and it never fails. It’s creamy, plant-based and spiced with cinnamon. With chia seeds and flax seeds for extra nutrition, it’s healthy and a great vegan meal prep breakfast.
Mujadara -Easy One-Pot Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice
This Middle Eastern lentil and rice recipe is comforting, warming and easy to whip up at home. It’s also vegan and comes together in just one pot using pantry staples.