Raw fruit tart

Simple, scrumptious and sugar-free!       These delightful tarts are simply scrumptious! Not only are they super easy to make, but they are also a great way to use seasonal fruit. Eating raw foods [...]

Raw fruit tart2014-03-07T01:02:17+11:00

Delicious Kitchari

With thanks to The Ayurvedic Institute for this delicious recipe. Kitchari means mixture, usually from rice and moong (or other) dhal. This is one kitchari recipe that is particularly nourishing and easy to digest. Please note [...]

Delicious Kitchari2017-06-08T17:28:58+10:00

Pear and Walnut salad

Written by Gitam Garden Preparation time 5 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 100gm baby spinach leaves 100gm snowpeas 2 ripe pears ½ cup lemon juice 1 cup walnut halves 1 tablespoon rice bran oil 1 teaspoon [...]

Pear and Walnut salad2017-06-08T17:29:12+10:00

Rhubarb Delight

Written by Gitam Garden Preparation time 30 minutes - Serves 2 On a recent trip to Tasmania I was presented with a large bunch of fresh rhubarb, which inspired a delicious breakfast to eat on [...]

Rhubarb Delight2017-06-08T17:29:18+10:00

Cauliflower and tomato curry

Written by Gitam Garden Cauliflowers are cheap and plentiful at the moment, and they are so rich in anti-oxidants and other health-giving properties. Lightly browning the cauliflower before cooking it in the curry sauce really [...]

Cauliflower and tomato curry2017-06-08T17:29:30+10:00

Vata Nourishing Dhal

Written by Gitam Garden Preparation and cooking time 30 minutes Serves 4 Vata characteristics are dryness, coolness, roughness, lightness and constant motion, and to restore balance to Vata dosha its good to include, smooth, heavy [...]

Vata Nourishing Dhal2017-06-08T17:29:34+10:00

Fresh Fruit Salad with Toasted Nuts

  Written by Gitam Garden The perfect summer breakfast: light, delicious, temptingly beautiful. Fresh Fruit Salad Simply cut into cubes the most mouthwatering fruits you can find: mango, peach, nectarine, banana, papaya, grapes, kiwifruit etc. [...]

Fresh Fruit Salad with Toasted Nuts2017-06-08T17:29:37+10:00

Haloumi Salad

    Written by Gitam Garden A light and crispy salad for a spring lunch date. Preparation time:  15 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients Method Juice of 1 lime 1/3 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 1 tablespoon honey [...]

Haloumi Salad2017-06-08T17:29:39+10:00