Louise’s Recipe Box
Explore my curated mix of recipes from favourite resources to family originals
Egg Bhurji
Looking for a fresh new way to prepare breakfast eggs? Try this recipe for egg bhurji - a deliciously fragrant variation on scrambled eggs!
Indian Red Onion Pickle
A simple red onion pickle brings a hit of brightness to any savoury meal. Try this Indian-style onion pickle - simple to make but with a unique flavour thanks to Himalayan black sea salt.
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken is one of my favourite dishes - flavour packed and with a delicious char on the outside. And it’s possible to replicate the flavours at home even without a tandoor!
Taiwanese Run Bing
Taiwanese spring rolls are a craving that I always try to satisfy whenever I'm back in Taiwan. Packed with fresh and bright vegetables, hearty proteins and finished with delicious toppings, these are sure to make you come back for more!
Pav Bhaji
Recreating the street food experience at home is one cooking experiment I love to dive into. My first encounter with Pav Bhaji was in Mumbai, my husband’s hometown. It's a delightful street food dish where soft buttered rolls are served with spicy mashed veggies topped with a dollop of butter, garnished with fresh minced onion, coriander, and lemon wedges on the side.
Salmon Mentai Rice
This week, Mirchis Eat Salmon! Check out my go to Salmon Mentai rice Ingredients
Sharing Diwali Sweets with Our Neighbors
Since meeting my husband, Bharat, Diwali has no doubt become one of my favorite festivals of the year.
The highlight of Diwali, for me, is no doubt the process of making and sharing sweets. To me, Diwali sweets represent joy, happiness, and, above all, tokens of love for our fellow human beings.
Adventures in Little India
Diwali is one of my favorite festivals, and this year, I get to go Diwali shopping with none other than Divya! Along the way, I got to meet with the legendary Anilla (Divya’s mom), and hilarity ensued. Anilla gave me many precious advice, and that in itself is content for another series.
Sri Lanka Deviled Cashew and Sweet and Spicy Ikan Bilis Peanuts
Guess who made a surprise appearance on the set of Love On a Plate this week? You asked what's better than cooking for all of you? Well, the answer is simple: cooking with Divya Tolath of course!
As we head towards Diwali celebrations, we will be bringing together snacks, sweets and other goodies to give away during the festivity. Today, Divya and I will be cooking Sri Lanka deviled cashew and sweet and spicy ikan bilis peanuts.
Healthy Refreshing Green Smoothie
Over the years, our mornings seemed to get quicker and less nutritious, with white bread, coffee, and grab-and-go muffins becoming the default. We decided to give green smoothies a try, and it was love at first sip. The fresh taste and the instant burst of energy were simply amazing.