Sliced citrus fruit salad with orange and lemon, garnished with chili flakes on a white plate.

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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Turkish poached eggs with yogurt and chili oil.
Dried red chilies with various spices on a dark surface
Rich, dark chocolate frosting with a glossy texture.
Arugula salad with mandarin slices, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese on a blue plate, garnished with lemon and served on a white tablecloth.
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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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Muhamarra - Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Move over hummus, Muhamarra is the hottest dip in town! This vegan Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red bell peppers, smoked paprika and toasted walnuts uses pomegranate molasses for a sweet and tangy touch. It’s perfect with grilled meat, veggie bowls and fish.

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Salmon carpaccio with capers and pickled onions on a plate
Hand holding matcha green tea soft serve ice cream cone outdoors with people and trees in the background.
Blueberry toast with cream cheese on a white plate with blue rim
Chef garnishing food with grater in dimly lit kitchen.
Cinnamon roll with icing on a plate on a tiled surface
Plate with sliced citrus fruits and chili flakes

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Assorted green vegetables at a market, including cucumbers, gourds, bell peppers, beans, limes, and tindora in crates.
Person in a restaurant with a plated dish
Bowl of ramen noodles with chopsticks and cilantro garnish
Bagels with sesame seeds on a plate, surrounded by smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickled onions, capers, and fresh dill on small plates. A hand is holding one bagel.
Slice of Black Forest cake with chocolate shavings and a cherry on a plate.
A bowl of small red plums on a light stone surface.