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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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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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Thai-Style Lemongrass Braised Pork

Try my recipe for tender, Thai-style braised pork with coconut milk, lemongrass and aromatic ginger, turmeric, garlic and chilli. This pork curry develops in flavour and tastes better after a few days. I’ve included a pressure cooker and stove-top method.

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Butterflied Spiced Roast Chicken

An affordable, versatile and delicious butterflied roast chicken, marinated overnight in a delicious blend of spices. Perfect for hosting or meal prepping.

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