Jackfruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia and India, and has a distinct sweet aroma. The fruit can be starchy and fibrous, but when cooked has a texture similar to pulled meat (making it a great option for vegetarians and vegans).

Flavour your rice with fresh herbs or spices. Try mustard seeds, cardamom pods, curry leaves, sliced ginger, rehydrated dried mushrooms or simply a slice of lemon.

Clean and scrape down the roots of your coriander with a spoon to remove the tougher, more fibrous bits on the outside of the roots, before adding to the mixing bowl.

Discard any mussels which are open before cooking and those that are still closed after cooking.

Vegetarian chilli is delicious served with rice, jacket potatoes, traditional Mexican sides (such as guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese) or to fill tortillas and tacos.

Use a naturally sweet and fragrant gin in this recipe to balance the tomatoes. Think olives or red grapes and warm licorice.

Did you know you can use your Thermomix to easily remove the pomegranate arils? Go to the Thermomix Australia YouTube channel to watch the video.

Discard any mussels which are open before cooking and those that are still closed after cooking.

In Nigeria and many parts of Africa, tilapia fish is used in this recipe. Sea bass, sea bream or other types of white fish are all good substitutes for tilapia.

Chapatis are best served immediately after cooking with chicken kurma or dhall.

Thermomix® made vs store-bought: Make your own Harissa in Thermomix®, see Cookidoo® for the recipe.

For best results, use a specific dumpling flour (e.g. Bluekey® Pau flour)

Replace dried bird’s eye chillies and dried chillies with store-bought chilli powder, adjust spiciness according to your preference.

Soy flour is available in health food shops. A vegan egg replacement can alternatively be used.

Instead of cooking on the stove, the rice can be cooked in a preheated oven (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, covering with foil if beginning to brown too much.

A non-stick coating develops over time while using the Rockstars® stoneware. When using the first few times, grease as described in the recipe, but after that, no additional greasing should be necessary.

For a smooth sauce, mix sauce 15 sec/speed 5 before serving.

This deliciously aromatic dish produces mouth-wateringly flaky fish. It is a welcome variation from the heavier, highly spiced curry dishes and, served with rice it can be a complete meal.

For best result, use specific dumpling flour (eg. Bluekey® Pau flour)

Any remaining roasted cauliflower florets can be served alongside the ‘steaks’, or tossed through a salad the following day.