This indispensable kitchen companion brings the ancient art of
delicious healthy cooking to the twenty-first century with flavors
adapted for the contemporary Western palate.
Drawing on her many years of vegetarian cooking, catering, and teaching,
in this book Divya Alter explains how to create flavorful meals with
seasonal ingredients by applying Ayurvedic principles. With food
combinations, methods of preparation, and healing spices customized for
individual needs, this is an inspirational guide to achieving optimal
health through a personalized way of living and eating.
This volume features 100 recipes for breakfasts, soups, salads, main
dishes, one-pot meals, treats, and beverages in three seasonal-based
chapters. It includes an ingredient guide along with recipes for staples
such as cultured ghee, fresh cheese, yogurt, nondairy milk alternatives,
dressings, chutneys, and spice blends.
Alter offers practical ways to bridge the ancient wisdom of food with
modern living beyond the bound- aries of India. Dishes such as
Asian-style Stir-Fried Red and Black Rice, Italian-style Spinach
Risotto, and French-style Braised Root Vegetables are accessible to all
and carry the healing benefits of Ayurvedic cooking.