Category Archives: Yogi Recipe

These are Flametree’s yogi recipes: close to 50 vegan and vegetarian dishes, cooked, photographed and written up by Chris Lalor, Certified Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher and certified Yoga Therapist, Flametree Yoga Studio Darwin. Many were learnt at the cooking classes on our Bali retreats, and others are built around what grows here in the Top End: papaya, mango, avocado, pumpkin and sweet potato.

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Cassava Balls With A Hidden Date: A Steamed, Gluten Free Vegan Dessert

Steamed cassava balls with a date in the centre and grated coconut, served with yoghurt on a blue plate

My steamed cassava balls, adapted from a Bali retreat recipe, with coconut, sesame and chia, and a soft date hidden in the middle. A gluten free vegan dessert.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas: A Crunchy, High Protein Vegan Snack

A plate of spicy roasted chickpeas, dark and crunchy, with a spoonful of hummus on a blue and white cloth

My spicy roasted chickpeas, with smoky paprika, cumin and garam masala. A crunchy, high protein vegan snack that’s super easy to make.

Lentil Pasta With Pesto, Tofu & Mushrooms: High Protein Vegan

A bowl of lentil pasta with sunflower seed pesto, tofu, mushrooms, olives and baby spinach

My lentil pasta with a homemade sunflower seed pesto, Japanese style tofu and mushrooms. A filling, high protein vegan main course for 4.

Strawberry Tapioca Pudding Recipe With Coconut Milk & Vanilla

Strawberry tapioca pudding in a glass showing layers of strawberry puree, tapioca in coconut milk, strawberries and blueberries

My strawberry tapioca pudding: tapioca pearls simmered in coconut milk with vanilla, layered with strawberries and chilled in a glass. Vegan, and super easy.

Jackfruit Curry With Sweet Potato & Chickpeas: Vegan

Vegan jackfruit curry with sweet potato and chickpeas, served with red rice

My jackfruit curry with sweet potato, chickpeas, coconut milk and spinach, finished with lime. A hearty vegan main, lovely with red rice.

Chickpea Patties With Sweet Potato: Baked, Spicy & Egg Free

Baked chickpea patties with eggplant, cherry tomatoes, avocado and tahini on a white plate

My baked chickpea patties with grated sweet potato, garam masala and parsley. Vegan, egg free, and an easy, filling lunch.

Avocado Banana Smoothie With Ginger & Apple

Avocado banana smoothie served as a bowl with chia, berries, kiwi and seeds

A creamy avocado banana smoothie with apple, fresh ginger and coconut yoghurt. Vegan, no added sugar, and filling enough to be breakfast on its own.

Sweet Potato Fritters: Vegan, Egg Free & Mildly Spicy

Easy sweet potato patties made with chickpea flour and flaxseed instead of egg. Mildly spicy, shallow fried, and great as a snack or with a meal.

Black Sesame Bliss Balls Recipe With Black Rice & Black Beans

Healthy bliss balls served as a dessert with black rice pudding, coconut yoghurt and Darwin paw paw

Healthy bliss balls made with black rice, black beans and toasted black sesame, held together with tahini and dates. Vegan, gluten free and no bake.

Gluten Free Noodles: Black Rice Noodles With Tofu & Edamame Stir Fry

Black rice noodles with a crunchy vegetable stir fry, tamari tofu and edamame. A high protein vegan recipe that’s gluten free, quick, and full of colour.

Roasted Vegetable Soup: Spicy, Vegan, With Tofu & Flatbread

My spicy roasted vegetable soup with coconut milk, served with marinated baked tofu and a gluten free chickpea flatbread. Popular even with people who sniff at vegan soups!

Black Rice Pancakes With Blueberries & Coconut Milk

Black rice pancake roll made with black rice flour

My black rice pancakes with blueberries and coconut milk, first tasted at the Bali retreat. They’re vegan, and I also show the thinner retreat version, plus where to buy black rice flour in Darwin.