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.
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.
Marbled Chocolate Sesame Banana Bread
Transform overripe bananas into my delicious marbled chocolate and sesame banana bread with this easy recipe. The bread has a moist, fluffy texture with nutty tahini and rich chocolate swirls. A fool-proof recipe and perfect beginner bake, great for breakfast or dessert.
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.
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. This easy recipe 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! 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.
My Everyday Oatmeal
Try my creamy vegan oatmeal with cinnamon, chia seeds & flax - perfect for meal prep! This healthy plant-based breakfast takes 20 minutes and keeps you full all morning.
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.
Carrot Cake With Brown Butter Frosting
This moist carrot cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting is pure comfort food. Made with warm spices, fresh carrots, and a nutty brown butter twist - ready in 60 minutes!
Nani’s Mangalorean Green Chicken Curry
An easy Mangalorean style Green Chicken Curry with lots of fresh herbs, coconut and potatoes. Best enjoyed with neer dosa or rice.
Brown Butter Fig And Almond Cake
A simple recipe for my brown butter, fresh fig and almond cake topped with cinnamon sugar. This easy bake uses seasonal fruits and can also be made with strawberries or stone fruit.
Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Tzatziki
A Greek-inspired recipe with home-made, herby chicken meatballs, a zingy couscous salad, fresh herbs and creamy tzatziki dip. This recipe is high in protein and great for meal prep lunch ideas.
10 Minute Greek Tzatziki Dip
Tzatziki is a fresh and healthy Greek dip made with yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and olive oil. Try my 10 minute recipe for this sauce.
Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Crisp Fennel Slaw
This loaded sweet potato dish is the perfect mid-week meal. Full of protein plus your daily dose of greens, it’s also vegan and can be prepped ahead of time.
Cherry Mascarpone Tart
Make the best of cherry season with this Cherry Mascarpone Tart. A cinnamon-spiced base is topped with creamy mascarpone and juicy cherries.
Hot Honey Blueberry Toast
Quick 10-minute blueberry ricotta toast with hot honey. Creamy ricotta, fresh berries, and spicy honey drizzle on crispy sourdough. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
20 Minute Thai Curry Noodle Soup
A simple and quick recipe for a coconut based Thai Curry Noodle Soup that comes together in under 30 minutes. You can add a variety of vegetables and proteins to this versatile recipe.
My Mum’s Home-Made Hummus
Make the best hummus at home with my fuss-free recipe that is quick and easy to whip up. This dip is also vegan and gluten free.
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.
