‘Vocal for Local’ in Goa, India as Veggies heaven

India has been a heaven for vegetarian people for centuries as it produces the most incredible and nutritious vegetables, fruits, nuts and other plant-based varieties of food in the villages. We invite our students to visit the organic spice, vegetables and fruit farms in south Goa which are very close to famous Netravali Waterfall. Organic and vegan markets are regularly organized by local politicians and farmers. They are highlights of our weekend trips during Yoga Teacher Training Courses, Yoga Retreats and Work as Yoga-Meditation Ashram Life Experience Programs.

The state of Goa always played a lead role in organic and vegan India due to its fertile land and awareness of local people who are dedicated to their home-grown vegetables.

Amla, gooseberry, Kthal, Jackfruit, Bathua, a leafy vegetable, Palak, green spinach, Tindora, ivy ground, Narial, coconut, Aam, mangoes, Papita, papaya, Amrud, Guvava and different kinds of fresh food are part of everyday food preparation in local Goa homes.

Returning to the roots

Our chef and team members are constantly enhancing their awareness about the impact of conscious eating and vegan lifestyle on their yoga practices and well being. Some of our chefs are also Yoga Teachers and practitioners. Our vegan lounge is a hot discussion ground for vegan lifestyle, musical concerts, ecstatic dances, bone-fire ceremonies and other celebrations. It does not take much for our Vegan chefs to prepare incredibly creative menu for Taru Vegan Café as Indian meals and cooking methods are traditionally vegetarian. We just needed to remove milk products and honey from our cuisine and we developed amazing variety of vegan and nutritious diet for our participants. All we needed to do was to rediscover the traditional culinary roots in different parts of India. We found out that refined sugar, refined oil and refined grains were not part of our culture. Whole plant, whole fruits and whole nuts were inherent part of Indian eating habits. We started returning to our roots by moving towards the traditional food system and its inbuilt wisdom of the sages for building connection with local farmers and getting their products into our kitchen directly. So that, we know the source and experience the quality of food received in our kitchen. The roots of Indian food traditions helps us create fresher, delicious and nutritious food options

As vegan diet refrains from all animal products such as dairy products, eggs, fish and meat for saving earth, its echo system and environment.

Soya products and soya chops has always been used in India for time immemorial as Mock-meat or plant-based meat. Its popularity is growing globally as it is healthy and environment friendly.

Please visit our Taru Vegan Café and support our movement to create a compassionate world and beautiful earth for coexisting in harmony with nature.