{"id":35493,"date":"2024-05-07T10:46:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T00:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/brisbane\/blog\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T10:57:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T00:57:02","slug":"comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment","title":{"rendered":"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"35493\" class=\"elementor elementor-35493\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f5e9c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44f5e9c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c2f2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23c2f2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey's Winter Soul Nourishment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b37a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59b37a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As winter embraces us with its inviting scents and soothing rain, there&#8217;s a yearning for warmth that goes beyond the surface\u2014it reaches deep within. What could be more satisfying than a pot of simmering, soul-soothing winter curry?<\/p><p>Embrace the cosy vibes of winter in your kitchen with Ragini Dey&#8217;s vibrant recipes. Just a step away from a bowl of comfort and a taste of homemade cosiness.<\/p><p>Winter invites a gentle call to retreat to the kitchen, but don&#8217;t let the chilly winds hold you back. It&#8217;s a chance to create, to bond, and to nourish\u2014not just for sustenance, but for the heartwarming delight that comes with preparing food with love.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f6995 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32f6995\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-820f283 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"820f283\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/MV5BMDkzOWM1YzEtODk1MC00NjUzLWFjNzktODM4M2NlZDZjNmJhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjYyNDMwOQ@@._V1_-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-35495\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/MV5BMDkzOWM1YzEtODk1MC00NjUzLWFjNzktODM4M2NlZDZjNmJhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjYyNDMwOQ@@._V1_-2.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/MV5BMDkzOWM1YzEtODk1MC00NjUzLWFjNzktODM4M2NlZDZjNmJhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjYyNDMwOQ@@._V1_-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/MV5BMDkzOWM1YzEtODk1MC00NjUzLWFjNzktODM4M2NlZDZjNmJhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjYyNDMwOQ@@._V1_-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/MV5BMDkzOWM1YzEtODk1MC00NjUzLWFjNzktODM4M2NlZDZjNmJhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjYyNDMwOQ@@._V1_-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e3b15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8e3b15\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f7a43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23f7a43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h3 leading-[36px] pt-[21px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Aromatic Armour for Your Day<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Escape into the warm abyss of spices and succulent chicken with Ragini Dey&#8217;s Chicken and Pistachio Korma. This signature recipe bursts with flavours, a symphony of northern Indian spices that harmoniously treat your taste buds.<\/p><h3 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Your Culinary Journey Begins<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-body leading-[24px] pt-[12px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">To prepare Chicken and Pistachio Korma, set the stage with the freshest of ingredients.<\/p><div class=\"flex flex-col px-5 py-1 pr-10\"><div class=\"transition-opacity duration-200 group relative w-auto max-w-full text-small @4xl:text-body @md:max-w-[90%] @4xl:max-w-[85%] break-words whitespace-pre-wrap flex flex-col space-y-1 @md:space-y-2 incoming self-start items-start\"><div id=\"message--NvTfYXFLS-zr_QrEa6q\" class=\"max-w-full border rounded-2xl py-1.5 px-2.5 sm:px-6 relative space-y-4 w-full @md:w-auto border-gray-300 py-4\"><div class=\"break-words markdown-formatted-text\"><p class=\"my-0.5\">From the comforting essence of coriander powder to the bold richness of garam masala, every ingredient plays a part in creating a harmonious blend of flavours.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-[2px] pl-[24px] list-disc [&amp;_ul]:pt-[5px] pt-[5px]\"><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\">4 onions, quartered<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"2\">\u00be cup pistachio kernels<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"3\">4 green chilies<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"4\">30ml oil<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"5\">1 \u00bd tablespoons ginger and garlic paste adorned with love<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"6\">1 tablespoon coriander powder for earthiness<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"7\">1 teaspoon white pepper powder for a subtle bite<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"8\">1 kg diced chicken thigh fillets for richness<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"9\">Salt to sprinkle love<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"10\">\u00be cup yogurt for velvetiness<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"11\">\u00bd cup cream for decadence<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"12\">\u00bd teaspoon garam masala powder, the crowning glory<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-body leading-[24px] pt-[12px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"pt-[9px] pb-[2px] pl-[24px] [&amp;_ol]:pt-[5px] list-decimal\"><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\">Boil your quartered onions in a cup of water until tender, then drain and cool before pureeing them.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"2\">While your onions await their transformation, crush the pistachios with green chilies into a fiery green paste.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"3\">Heat oil in a pan, ensuring your onions saut\u00e9 without browning. Add the combination of ginger, garlic, and spices, to achieve a fragrant aroma. Introduce your chicken to the mix, allowing it to absorb the melded flavors. Stir in your yogurt and cream.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"4\">As the scents start to combine, add in the garam masala. Then, a sprinkle of pistachios on the top is your final garnish.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Every bite brings you closer to Ragini Dey&#8217;s world, where flavors harmonise and delight the senses.<\/p><p>This meal isn&#8217;t just about cooking; it&#8217;s a narrative spun by skilled hands that understand the magic of good ingredients. As you whip up this creation in your kitchen, you&#8217;re crafting a dish that brings warmth to your soul during this snug winter season.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83eeafb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83eeafb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1377a15 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1377a15\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401ae65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"401ae65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/brisbane\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/s-l1200.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26faaa6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26faaa6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed5b8ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed5b8ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h3 leading-[36px] pt-[21px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Health, Heritage, and Home in a Bowl<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">This isn&#8217;t just about eating; it&#8217;s about feeding\u2014feeding your senses, your traditions, and your well-being. Winter is a tapestry that weaves health with heritage, and Ragini Dey ensures her recipes celebrate both.<\/p><h3 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The Hearty Nourishment<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">A curry is more than just a dish; it\u2019s a vessel for soulful nourishment. In the colder months, when our bodies crave warmth from the inside out, Ragini\u2019s recipes offer health and comfort in a single serving.<\/p><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ragini Recommends<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"pt-[9px] pb-[2px] pl-[24px] [&amp;_ol]:pt-[5px] list-decimal\"><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\">Substantial Sustenance: Complement your Chicken and Pistachio Korma with a nutritious steamed basmati rice or a wholemeal naan. Choose sides that not only soak in the flavours of the curry but also offer a bounty of wholesome goodness.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"2\">The Winter-At-Home Workout: Preparing a wholesome meal is, in itself, an act of care for your physical health. The chopping, stirring, and serving are low-impact exercises that keep you in motion while the luscious meal simmers.<\/li><li class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"3\">Mindfulness at the Meal: In your rush to combat the winter, don&#8217;t neglect mindfulness. Sit down with your creation, and with each bite, savor the warmth, the flavours, and the intention behind this culinary creation.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-095e302 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"095e302\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2574df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2574df\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad17c02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad17c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/1753964_orig-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35496\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/1753964_orig-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/1753964_orig-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b7ef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50b7ef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/brisbane\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/s230911440163507386_p61_i1_w4032.jpeg.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a13c882 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a13c882\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5432b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5432b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h3 leading-[36px] pt-[21px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Invitation to the Ragini Dey Ritual<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">This winter, don&#8217;t just cook; craft a ritual with Ragini&#8217;s recipes. Her curry isn\u2019t just a meal; it\u2019s a metaphor for what this season represents\u2014a time for togetherness, nourishment, and an infusion of warmth.<\/p><h3 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A Burst of Flavor, A Bowl of Tradition<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">With each spoonful of Chicken and Pistachio Korma, you taste tradition rendered in flavour. This isn&#8217;t just a meal; it&#8217;s a rejuvenation of heritage, a drink from the well of the past that keeps our roots strong.<\/p><h3 class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h4 leading-[30px] pt-[15px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The Ragini Dey Promise<\/strong><\/h3><p>Ragini Dey&#8217;s dishes aren&#8217;t just recipes; they&#8217;re like heartfelt commitments brought to life. Every dish, every taste, carries a promise to uphold and share the warmth and tradition of homemade meals in our fast-paced world.<\/p><p>As you cosy up to your stove this winter, keep in mind\u2014Ragini Dey is more than a chef; she&#8217;s a keeper of comforting moments. And when you cook up her recipes, they transform from mere instructions into narratives, waiting for that perfect ending\u2014a delightful meal on your plate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment As winter embraces us with its inviting scents and soothing rain, there&#8217;s a yearning for warmth that goes beyond the surface\u2014it reaches deep within. What could be more satisfying than a pot of simmering, soul-soothing winter curry? Embrace the cosy vibes of winter in your kitchen with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":35487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,257],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diet-nutrition","category-food-beverage"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#039;s Winter Soul Nourishment - MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#039;s Winter Soul Nourishment - MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment As winter embraces us with its inviting scents and soothing rain, there&#8217;s a yearning for warmth that goes beyond the surface\u2014it reaches deep within. What could be more satisfying than a pot of simmering, soul-soothing winter curry? Embrace the cosy vibes of winter in your kitchen with [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MBSfestival\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-07T00:46:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-05-07T00:57:02+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1940\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ivantang\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ivantang\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"ivantang\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/person\/81c4f367b07ff2bbafcf96de5987eb82\"},\"headline\":\"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-07T00:46:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-07T00:57:02+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/\"},\"wordCount\":823,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Diet &amp; Nutrition\",\"Food &amp; Beverage\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/\",\"name\":\"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey's Winter Soul Nourishment - MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-07T00:46:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-07T00:57:02+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg\",\"width\":1923,\"height\":384,\"caption\":\"xr:d:DAGAeXtjaV8:134,j:4123470343617910243,t:24041422\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/\",\"name\":\"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#organization\",\"name\":\"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/MBS-Purple-Stack.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/MBS-Purple-Stack.png\",\"width\":1068,\"height\":1067,\"caption\":\"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MBSfestival\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mindbodyspiritfestivals8293\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mbsfestival\/\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mindbodyspiritfestival\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/person\/81c4f367b07ff2bbafcf96de5987eb82\",\"name\":\"ivantang\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e871bc362d5bc0927123b83aa18381acef416f2aa2252d401b211de3a7309af0?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e871bc362d5bc0927123b83aa18381acef416f2aa2252d401b211de3a7309af0?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"ivantang\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/author\/ivantang\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey's Winter Soul Nourishment - MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey's Winter Soul Nourishment - MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne","og_description":"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment As winter embraces us with its inviting scents and soothing rain, there&#8217;s a yearning for warmth that goes beyond the surface\u2014it reaches deep within. What could be more satisfying than a pot of simmering, soul-soothing winter curry? Embrace the cosy vibes of winter in your kitchen with [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/","og_site_name":"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MBSfestival","article_published_time":"2024-05-07T00:46:50+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-05-07T00:57:02+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1940,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"ivantang","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"ivantang","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/"},"author":{"name":"ivantang","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/person\/81c4f367b07ff2bbafcf96de5987eb82"},"headline":"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment","datePublished":"2024-05-07T00:46:50+00:00","dateModified":"2024-05-07T00:57:02+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/"},"wordCount":823,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg","articleSection":["Diet &amp; Nutrition","Food &amp; Beverage"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/","url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/","name":"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey's Winter Soul Nourishment - MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg","datePublished":"2024-05-07T00:46:50+00:00","dateModified":"2024-05-07T00:57:02+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/MBS-Blog-Banner-5-e1715043560207.jpg","width":1923,"height":384,"caption":"xr:d:DAGAeXtjaV8:134,j:4123470343617910243,t:24041422"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/blog\/comfort-in-curry-ragini-deys-winter-soul-nourishment\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Comfort in Curry: Ragini Dey&#8217;s Winter Soul Nourishment"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#website","url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/","name":"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#organization","name":"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne","url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/MBS-Purple-Stack.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/MBS-Purple-Stack.png","width":1068,"height":1067,"caption":"MindBodySpirit Festival Melbourne"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MBSfestival","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mindbodyspiritfestivals8293","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mbsfestival\/","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mindbodyspiritfestival"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/person\/81c4f367b07ff2bbafcf96de5987eb82","name":"ivantang","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e871bc362d5bc0927123b83aa18381acef416f2aa2252d401b211de3a7309af0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e871bc362d5bc0927123b83aa18381acef416f2aa2252d401b211de3a7309af0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"ivantang"},"url":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/author\/ivantang\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35493"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35513,"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35493\/revisions\/35513"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mbsfestival.com.au\/melbourne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}