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The Taste Divine: Indian Vegetarian Cooking the Natural Way

✍️ Vanamali
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$32.95
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🏛 State University of New York Press 📅 1992 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780791411889
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📝 Description: The Taste Divine: Indian Vegetarian Cooking the Natural Way

The recipes, information, and philosophy of food contained in this book are based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Although the recipes are intended to support a yogic lifestyle, they are not for ascetics. They are useful to anyone who is seeking flavorful food and a healthy lifestyle. Developed in an Ashram near Rishikesh, the recipes have proven their value and effectiveness through long usage. Because they have been refined and simplified, they are easy to use. In addition to the recipes, the book contains a glossary of ingredients with their Hindi equivalents, instruction for the preparation of certain essential items, and general information on cooking and equipment.

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Vanamali’s work serves as a gentle introduction to sattvic cooking, emphasizing natural ingredients and spiritual harmony over complex gastronomy. It is ideal for beginners or those new to Indian vegetarianism who value simplicity and health. However, experienced chefs seeking bold, spicy, or technically intricate dishes may find the content too basic or philosophically restrictive. While it lacks the vibrancy of modern fusion cookbooks, it remains a solid, straightforward resource for those prioritizing wellness and traditional yogic principles in their kitchen routine.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

Vanamali’s work serves as a gentle introduction to sattvic cooking, emphasizing natural ingredients and spiritual harmony over complex gastronomy. It is ideal for beginners or those new to Indian vegetarianism who value simplicity and health. However, experienced chefs seeking bold, spicy, or technically intricate dishes may find the content too basic or philosophically restrictive. While it lacks the vibrancy of modern fusion cookbooks, it remains a solid, straightforward resource for those prioritizing wellness and traditional yogic principles in their kitchen routine.

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