Peach Tart
Written by Gitam Garden
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Serves: 8-10
For the last couple of weeks the yellow-fleshed peaches have been sweet and delicious, melting in the mouth in a taste explosion. For my friend Jennifer's birthday celebration last weekend I made this peach tart, so simple, made in a matter of minutes and chilled for a couple of hours before we fell upon it. I thought it was huge but it was all eaten in less time than it took to prepare.
Gitam's Garden - Healthy Sattvic Recipes from the Byron Yoga Centre Kitchen
We're delighted to announce the long awaited launch of Gitam's Garden!
Description
Filled with healthy, sattvic recipes it's sure to inspire your home cooking and is also a wonderful gift for family and friends.
“In every meal I try to include a grain dish, a legume dish, a vegetable dish and a green salad, so that whatever a person’s preference, their needs can be satisfied,” explains Gitam. The recipe book reflects this balanced approach.
Christmas Cake
Written by Gitam Garden
Christmas is coming, the Poinciana tree is flowering... Enjoy the indulgence of a a lovely rich and moist Christmas cake that is egg and wheat free!
Soaking time: overnight at least
Assembly time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 2 hours
Makes: 1 x 20cm round cake
Tofu Bake
Written by Gitam Garden
Preparation time: 45 minutes
(not including marinating the tofu)
Serves: 3-4
The cherry tomatoes are practically exploding from the bushes this month, and the silverbeet is still looking good, so here's a little creation to use up a few, with tofu for a protein hit.
Baby Beets with New Potatoes and Snowpeas

Written by Gitam Garden
Preparation time: 30-40 minutes
Serves 4 – 6
Searching for a therapeutic recipe for the southern spring, Gitam Garden walked around the Byron garden and was able to harvest the essential ingredients for this easy, tasty and nutritious dish. Beetroots are especially good for women’s health and are at the top of their season at the moment.
Laddoo prasad
Written by Gitam Garden
Prasad is food which is first offered to a Deity before eating. Prasad is considered to have been tasted by the Deity and is therefore blessed food, to share among family and friends. The sweet, sticky richness of laddoo will transport you straight to India!
Black-eyed bean and vegetable curry
Written by Gitam Garden
Nothing beats a warming curry on a cold winter's night. The spices in this curry are healing, nourishing, and delicious, giving you plenty of good reasons to stay in.
Barley and vegetable soup
Written by Gitam Garden
No other food soothes quite like a soup, especially in winter. This hearty soup uses barley, an oft-overlooked ingredient that is high in fibre, rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids with no cholerestol, leaving you free to indulge in a second helping!
Adzuki cottage pie

Written by Gitam Garden
As the weather turns and warm weather recedes, our appetites change. Our bodies crave more substantial food in preparation of the cool change ahead. This Adzuki Bean cottage pie is a much-requested favourite at Byron Yoga Centre retreats.
Mango Coconut Cake
Written by Michael Walker
This decadent, summery cake is great for reducing excess Pitta, especially good for all doshas during hot weather. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it’s almost healthy!






