Yoga & Spice Cook Book

Winter Recipes for the soul

Jerusalem Artichoke, Celeriac and potato

We grow all of these vegetables and this soup is a great winter warmer. The Jerusalem artichokes are a little fiddly to prepare but they are worth it in flavour and nutrition. Same with Celeriac. It is one of the best sources of vitamin K which can help with improves...

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CHICKPEA & WALNUT FILO BAKE

Much simpler than it looks, this is a delicious centerpiece for a special occasion. Serves 4-6 | Prep time: 30 mins | Cooking time: 45 mins220g dried chickpeas, or 1 450g can cooked chickpeas 150g walnuts, very lightly toasted in a frying pan 150g breadcrumbs 1 onion,...

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CHARD IN A COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

We eat chard most of the year round but I have put this recipe in the winter section because it is one of the few leafy greens available in winter and because, it is rich and creamy so good winter fodder. Serves 4 as a side | Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 20...

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BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH LEMON & GINGER

BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH LEMON & GINGER

A bit late for Christmas but guaranteed to give a lift to the humble Brussel sprout, and even convert those not keen. Moreover the addition of lemon and ginger helps absorption of nutrients and make sprouts more digestible!   Serves 4-6 as a side | Prep time: 10...

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INDIAN SPICED POTATOES

The Ayurvedic spices in this recipe really help to make potatoes more digestible as well as taste delicious. For best results use a potato that is not too waxy but definitely not too floury as they need to hold their shape when boiled, not fall apart when fried, but...

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RICE LOAF

RICE LOAF

Much lighter than a nut roast, this simple recipe makes a great main course any time of year. I have put it in the winter section because with these heavier ingredients—brown rice, eggs and cheese—it is best eaten when digestion is stronger. You can vary the recipe...

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CREAMY BROWN RICE PORRIDGE

Rice porridge makes a great gluten free alternative to oatmeal and is just as nourishing and sustaining.   Serves 4 | Prep time: 1.5 hrs (+ overnight soaking) | Cooking time: 10 mins3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (1 cup uncooked)3 cups oat or any plant...

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GLUTEN FREE SCOTCH PANCAKES

Using gluten free flour makes these pancakes easier to digest and a much lighter alternative to breads made with yeast. The amount of batter should make 8 decent sized pancakes, but you can make them smaller or larger as liked. Serves 4 | Prep time: 20 mins | Cooking...

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