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.
Cooking Guides & Stories
Practical ingredient knowledge, reliable cooking techniques and food stories from our Thai–Indian family kitchen.
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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.
Cooking Technique
How to Keep Coconut Milk From Splitting in Curry
A calm, practical guide to choosing coconut milk, controlling heat and building a smooth Thai curry sauce at home.
Pantry Guide
The Essential Thai–Indian Pantry
Build a flexible home pantry with the spices, aromatics and staples that make Thai, Indian and Thai–Indian cooking easier.