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The Spice Adventuress

Join me as I explore my restless creative soul and express it through food and photography.

And travel the world with me exploring cuisines and stories from across borders and bring them home to your plate.

10/11/2025

The weather might be warming up but I do love a spicy hotpot anyday.... at Dragon Hot Pot Aus

05/11/2025

Thali of the week...with regional dishes from different parts of India. The kind of food you will find in Indian homes and not restaurants.
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Boiled white rice
Cabbage carrot thoran
Unakka sravu chammanthy (dried shark sambal/chutney)
Koorka mezhukkuparatty (chinese potato stir fry)
Urad dal tadka (split black gram curry tempered with spices)
Rasam (tomato tamarind soup)
Tamarind ginger pickle
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While I enjoy all the different preparations, my absolute favourite and the 'star' of this thali for me is the unakka sravu chammanthy, losely translated as dried shark sambal/powdered chutney. If you are a fan of dried fish, then this is a must try.

Recipe link; https://thespiceadventuress.com/2015/01/16/unakka-sravu-chammanthy/

30/10/2025

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition captivates guests through powerful storytelling and cutting-edge interactive technology, inviting them to explore beloved moments from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as the Tony® Award-winning stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre, Brunswick, until 30 November 2025.
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WIN 1 x Family Flex Ticket
- Visit any day, any time during regular operating hours
➡️ Maximum flexibility and convenience
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To participate;
1. Like this post and share to your stories/feed (public setting)
2. Tag friends who would love this show (minimum one tag/comment) More tags = more entries.

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This competition is also running on IG. Will be closed on Thursday 6th Nov, 2025 10pm AEST. Winner will be contacted via DM.
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For more information regarding the show dates and timings, visit https://melbourne.harrypotterexhibition.com/
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(Beware of spam accounts)

28/10/2025

Steaming hot rice with mor kachiyathu (buttermilk curry) and topped with spicy stingray curry. Anyone joining me?

Recipe for stingray curry; https://thespiceadventuress.com/2017/11/08/kerala-style-stingray-curry/

23/10/2025

CHRISTMAS CLOSED!
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Melbourne – get ready, because Santa’s sleigh is making a very special stop this year…and it’s landing right at Caulfield Racecourse!

Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is an immersive, walk-through experience where every moment of Christmas has been beautifully brought to life. Every jingle, every bell, and every HO HO HO will create the most wonderful memory, reminding visitors of why the magic of Christmas is still the most prolific of all!
28 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
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WIN 1 x family pass for opening night, Friday 28 November, 7pm. A family pass is 4 tickets and valued at $125 each.
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To participate;
1. Like this post and share to your stories/feed (public setting)
2. Tag friends who would love this show (minimum one tag/comment) More tags = more entries.
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This competition is also running on IG. Will be closed on Thursday 30th Oct, 2025 10pm AEST. Winner will be contacted via DM.
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For more information regarding the show dates and timings, visit https://www.melbourneschristmaswonderland.com.au/
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(Beware of spam accounts)

23/09/2025

Easy one pot dishes like this Spanish rice is a lifesaver when you are sick because the boys can put this together in just 30 minutes for a delicious dinner. Now I see why this is the most viewed recipe on my blog.

https://thespiceadventuress.com/2023/04/26/one-pot-spanish-rice-with-chorizo/

02/09/2025

Another favourite of mine from the Onamsadya! There are many versions of Kootu curry but the one I make has black chickpeas, plantain and yam cooked with liberal amounts of black pepper, coconut and spices.

https://thespiceadventuress.com/2016/08/02/kootu-curry/

29/08/2025

Onam's just around the corner and it's time to get started on preparing some of the basics that can be made ahead of time. While I love every dish made for the sadya, one of my favourites is Puli Inji or Tamarind Ginger Chutney.

It's an absolute flavour ride for the taste buds.....tangy, sweet, spicy, aromatic. Words are not enough to describe this condiment that will transform any sadya experience.

https://thespiceadventuress.com/2014/10/31/puli-inji/

19/08/2025

Srilankan roasted curry powder - one of my favourite spice blends to make at home. A highly versatile, rich and fragrant blend made from roasted chillies, curry leaves, coriander, cumin etc....

So much ways to use this blend....make a deliciously aromatic and moreish Jaffna goat curry or use it to make any kind of meat or vegetable curry. I love using it to sprinkle on roasted potatoes, cauliflower etc....

https://thespiceadventuress.com/2016/10/10/celebrating-the-great-australian-curry-with-a-delicious-jaffna-style-goat-curry/

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