Author: Ramesh Patel
Publisher: New Age Books
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 152
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8178220164
Description
This book takes us to the basics of Ayurveda and simple recipes to make our food natural, healthy, nutritive and wholesome.
Within the Ayurvedic traditions, the food regime is a vital aspect. Wholesome meals are to be eaten calmly, followed by a short period of contemplation. This book while describing the basics of Ayurveda, recommends the 'Satvic' food and its preparation. Recipes are simple and do not require hours of complicated and long cooking. Recipes for fast food are also available but in an intensely vital and satisfying form. Readers can discover the simple pleasure of awareness, and appreciate the properties of the ingredients.
Contents
Introduction
Ayurveda
The Kitchen Doctor
Vaghar and Movan
Categories and Properties of food
Food Combining
Measurements
Traditions
Wheat
Rice
Beans and Dals
Savouries and Vegetable Dishes
Sweets
Chutneys
A Three Days Cleansing Routine
An Ayurvedic Meals for Two
Index of Dishes