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.
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.
Sizzling Spice Roasted Pumpkin With Yoghurt
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.
Sourdough Sandwich with Roasted Bell Peppers, Chorizo & Chimichurri
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
Try my quick and simple everyday oatmeal recipe, a delightful and healthy way to start your day.
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 Cream Cheese Frosting
My fluffy homemade carrot cake recipe with a moreish mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and ground ginger. Topped with a nutty, brown butter cream cheese frosting.
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.
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 Baked 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.
10 Minute Blueberry Ricotta Toast With Hot Honey
This blueberry toast recipe comes together in 10-minutes and can be eaten for breakfast, brunch or a snack.
20 Minute Thai Curry Noodle Soup
A simple and quick recipe for a coconut based, Laksa-inspired curry soup with thick noodles and lots of vegetables.
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.