My sago pudding with coconut milk, vanilla and pureed blueberries or mango, chilled in a glass. It’s vegan, and I think it’s better than my mum’s!
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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.
Baba Ganoush Recipe: Chunky, Vegan & Mixed By Hand
My chunky baba ganoush, mixed by hand with tahini, lemon, garlic and za’atar. It’s vegan, very moreish, and keeps at least 3 days in the fridge.
Continue readingBaked Falafel Recipe: Chickpeas, Fresh Herbs & No Deep Frying
My baked falafel, made with dried chickpeas, fresh herbs and spices, and baked instead of deep fried. Vegan, gluten free if your baking powder is, and it makes 24.
Continue readingHomemade Hummus Recipe: Vegan, Gluten Free & Lebanese Style
My homemade hummus, inspired by the Lebanese restaurants on Sydney Road in Melbourne: chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and cumin, swirled and topped with paprika. Vegan and gluten free.
Continue readingMango Chia Pudding Parfait With Blueberry Chia & Coconut Yoghurt
My blueberry chia pudding, layered in a tall glass with mango or other fresh fruit and coconut yoghurt. It’s vegan, and it’s breakfast, lunch or dessert in a glass.
Continue readingTurmeric Drink: An Indonesian Recipe With Ginger & Orange
My Indonesian turmeric drink blends fresh turmeric and ginger with black pepper, then adds orange, lemon and cinnamon. I learned it at our Bali retreat, and I keep a jug in the fridge for a small daily shot.
Continue readingMung Bean Recipes: Coconut Milk Dessert With Pandan And Banana
My mung bean dessert with coconut milk, banana, pandan and warm spices, from the Bali retreat cooking class. It’s vegan and gluten free, and it makes a lovely breakfast porridge too.
Continue readingQuinoa Porridge With Coconut Milk, Cinnamon & Vanilla
My quinoa pudding, simmered in coconut milk with cinnamon and vanilla, and served with fruit. It’s vegan, gluten free and low in sugar, and it’s lovely for breakfast too.
Continue readingVegetable Tray Bake With Chickpeas & Tahini Sauce
My vegetable tray bake is sweet potato, or whatever veggies you have, roasted with chickpeas, cumin and smoky paprika. Then I drizzle it with an easy tahini sauce.
Continue readingCoconut Jelly With Agar & Berries: Easy Vegan Dessert
My coconut agar jelly is a vegan jelly set with seaweed, not gelatine, with berries or kiwi fruit, cut into strips or blocks. It won’t melt on a hot day, and I’ve been known to munch on it for days!
Continue readingRed Lentil Soup With Tomato, Warm Spices & Tahini (Vegan)
A spicy vegan red lentil and tomato soup with sweet potato and chickpeas, finished with a creamy tahini dressing. One of our students gave me the recipe, and it doubles as a pasta sauce.
Continue readingVegetarian Laksa With Baked Tofu & Quinoa Noodles (Vegan)
My vegan, laksa style soup with baked tofu, quinoa noodles and lots of vegetables in a spiced coconut broth. Make it hot, medium or mild, and have a bib ready!
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