Dal khichdi
A comforting one-pot khichdi of rice and three dals, finished with a fragrant ghee tempering.
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Born from a Thai and Indian home, Sawadee Masala celebrates two cultures through authentic family recipes.
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Explore ingredient guides, reliable techniques and practical answers from our family kitchen.
Cooking Technique
Tadka Explained: How to Bloom Spices Without Burning Them
Learn when to add whole spices, ground spices and aromatics for a fragrant tadka that lifts dal, khichdi and everyday Indian home cooking.
Ingredient Guide
Thai Holy Basil vs Sweet Basil: What to Use in Pad Kra Pao
Understand the basil that gives pad kra pao its peppery character, how Thai basil differs and what to do when holy basil is difficult to find.
Ingredient Guide
Thai Curry Paste: Red vs Green vs Yellow
Learn what gives red, green and yellow Thai curry pastes their character, how their flavours differ and when to use each one.