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Sri Lankan Beetroot Curry

Serve this spicy and earthy curry straight off the stove with warm rice and accompanying veggies and condiments such as a ‘pol’ sambol or a greens mallung. A hit from our last cooking workshop!

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Gotukola with fenugreek & garlic in a savoury coconut milk porridge

A breakfast favourite, this bowl of green goodness is great for the gut, skin, immune system and is yummy to boot!

The bitter green gotukola balances out any internal heat and inflammation (not to mention chlorophyll/ greens in general being detoxifying, improving digestive health and oxidation), the coconut milk is nourishing and strengthening to the body, the curry leaves balance blood sugar, support digestion treating constipation, gassiness and/or diarrhea, great for hair, skin, eye sight while garlic is great for immunity, high blood pressure, cholestorol and more…. POWER PACKED!

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My go to Cacao drink for boosting immunity and a radiant glow

Switching up your coffee or tea and swapping it with organic cacao is a great way to boost immunity, reduce inflammation and give you a radiant glow.

Being Sri Lankan I can’t help but reach for a cup of black tea with milk and sugar at some point in the day. It’s just a part of our way :) More recently however, and especially in winter, I have started swapping every other day or so with this hot mug of cacao goodness that is super healing and good for you.

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Five Spice Baked Winter Veg with Roasted Garlic and Onion

Try this roast veggie dish with some herbed couscous on a cold winter night for wholesome yummy comfort. The sweetness of the veg is balanced with white pepper and the warmth of the cinnamon and 5 spice blend making it balanced and easy to digest in kapha dominant winter months. Takes about 10 min to prep and 25-30 min to bake, tops!

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Black Sesame Energy Ball Recipe

White and black sesame seeds come from the herb Sesamum indicum. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and used widely in the ayurvedic tradition in our foods, oils and medicines.

Black sesame seeds have a slightly nuttier flavour than white sesame seeds, but both are excellent sources of phytonutrients, antioxidants, dietary fibre and nutrients. Black sesame in particular is a great source of healthy fats, supports the digestive system, keeps bones strong, contains beneficial anti-oxidants and much more..

You might have been recommended black sesame oil for use at home in your abhyangha but there is so much more you can use this wonder seed for.... I have created a lovely black sesame and honey energy ball recipe below.

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Chargrilled pumpkin spiced with ras el hanout and olive oil

I was looking for a quick lunch on one of those typically erratic Melbourne days. Warm-ish and windy, mostly turning cool in the shade and then back again. Vata dryness and windiness, pitta heat moving around me I needed something grounding and wholesome, slightly warming but not too heaty.

So I opted for the sweetness and wholesomeness of these kent pumpkin crescent moons, basted in olive oil and the beautifully balanced ras el hanout with cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, coriander, ginger and more.

I grilled the pumpkin and served it with a salad of spinach, feta, walnuts and a small serve of spiced turmeric basmati rice. Recipe for the pumpkin is below!

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Quick and Tasty Sri Lankan Dhal Curry

When I feel like a healthy savoury breakfast this Sri Lankan lentil dish is always perfect, and hits the spot served with spinach and wholemeal pita. It’s not uncommon to have lentils for breakfast in South Asia and my version took about 10-15 minutes to prep and cook.

Recipe is below.

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Healing fresh green breakfast soup with coconut and spices

The way to a happy tummy, skin, eyes and body with a power packed bowl of goodness! Try this Ayurvedic green porridge of fresh greens, coconut milk, red rice and turmeric for breakfast or lunch..

The bitter greens balance out any internal heat and inflammation (not to mention chlorophyll in general being detoxifying, improving digestive health and oxidation), the coconut milk is nourishing and strengthening to the body, and the wonder spice turmeric is anti inflammatory, antioxidant, lowers risk of heart disease and improves brain function.

Traditionally enjoyed in Sri Lanka as ‘kola kande’. I’ve had lots of requests to share this recipe.. so here it is, below!

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Delicious Kitchari for cleansing

Kitchari is a one pot lentil, rice and spice dish that is a panacea to the body. It is a tasty, nourishing and easy to digest meal when fasting to give the stomach, liver and rest of the body a rest to replenish itself. It is used very often during an ayurvedic cleanse between seasons. Try our kitchari recipe along with a day of sipping on hot ginger and honey tea, taking it easy and rest. Let us know what you think!

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