Sealed pickles will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

To prepare 450 g cooked rice, you may use approximately 250 g rice. Make sure the rice has cooled down before use in step 2.

For a thicker dressing, line simmering basket with a nut milk bag or muslin cloth and place over a large bowl. Transfer Harissa yoghurt dressing into lined simmering basket and place into refrigerator to drain for 12 hours.

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).

Place the cutter shaft onto the mixing knife in the mixing bowl and ensure it is correctly placed. The base of the shaft should be fitted on the center of the mixing knife with arms positioned between the high and low blades allowing the shaft to stay vertical.

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.

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

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

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)

Sealed pickles will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Serve Bolognese over your favourite pasta or just with crusty bread.

You can find liquid smoke at specialty or gourmet food stores or online.

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.

Discard any clams that are open before cooking and do not open up after steaming.

The nuts and lentils in these patties are naturally low in GI and using wholemeal bread instead of white bread also helps lower the GI.

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