The Ayurvedic Cookbook (Paperback)

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"A unique health manual if appiled with proper understanding, can lead to a whole new dimension in the enhancement of health and the joy of eating." Yogi, Amrit Desai --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

The Ayurvedic Cookbook gives a fresh new perspective on this ancient art ofself-healing. Over 250 taste-tested recipes are specifically designed tobalance each constitution, with an emphasis on simplicity, ease and soundnutrition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 351 pages
• Publisher: Lotus Press; 1st edition (June 25, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914955063
• ISBN-13: 978-0914955061
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're looking for delicious healthy food ..., June 27, 2001

By	jumpy1 (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Amadea Morningstar not only gives you delicious, simple recipes for meals but also recipes for medicinal drinks, based on Ayurveda. She talks about the spiritual side of cooking, which has affected my personal approach to cooking everything - not just these foods. She also gives good information on dairy and how it is best digested. The one recipe I keep coming back to in here is the one for banana muffins. No one can resist them! I change the flours at times, and find that this recipe is the best vegan muffin recipe I've ever found! BTW -if you are vegan or vegetarian, this book is an excellent resource.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers a wide range of cooking and health topics, February 9, 1999

By	John Risser [e-mail] (Napa Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

Covering the ancient science of Ayurvedism in one book and relating that science to your daily menu is no easy task. Yet this book does so quite well, and is appropriate for the beginner or the expert. If you know very little, you can learn how to determine your own dosha and begin assessing what foods are best for you. If you are beyond that, you will benefit from the many insights offered in a wide range of topics including seasonal and daily diets, nutrition, ingredients, and of course the recipes. As a chef with an interest in healthful cuisines, I must admit that some of the recipes are a bit bland. However, as the book points out, our taste buds have become accustomed to excessive salt and these recipes allow you to experience the pure flavors of the ingredients. Some recipes are completely delicious, such as Spicy Cumin Eggplant or Cream of Greens Soup. Another benefit of this book is that most of the ingredients are easy to find, which can be a problem for American cooks trying to make Indian food.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent introduction into Ayurveda, March 6, 1998

By	Lauri L. Schmidt (Oshkosh, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been really pleased with the Ayurvedic Cookbook! It gives an excellent introduction into Ayurvedic nutritional theory, along with a self-exam so that you may determine your Dosha. There is a great index in the back which lists all foods according to their Dosha which makes menu planning easier. For the most part, the recipes are tasty and easy to prepare. You may find it difficult, however to locate some of the unique Indian spices and food items, especially if you are not living in a large metropolitan area. I did not care for some of the recipes as they were a little strange to my taste, but most were excellent!