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| Book Review: Sukhamayu - Cooking At Home With Ayurvedic Insights |
04/29/2009
"Food
when consumed without thought can be poisonous. The same when eaten with
discrimination is the nectar of life."
Charaka Samhita SUKHAM AYU
- Cooking at home with Ayurvedic insights By Jigyasa Giri & Pratibha Jain In these days of health
consciousness on one hand and prevalence of fast food on the other, there is a
need to discover the correct balance in life style and eating habits. The
Ayurvedic tenet of moderation forms the basis of this book. This collection of
recipes consists of daily, simple, vegetarian dishes that all Indian homes are
familiar with. A closer look will reveal the fine thread of Ayurvedic insights
binding them together, for what makes food healthy is proper combinations,
compatibility and methods of cooking. Thus, these recipes have been included
with a clear focus on freshly cooked food, on the correct use of spices to
enhance taste and good health, on the right combinations that make them
tridoshik, or agreeable to all doshas. This book has been researched by
the authors (Jigyasa & Pratibha) at KARE (Kerala Ayurvedic research and
rejuvenation establishment) which
is an Ayurvedic establishment at Mulshi, Pune, started by Dr. Prakash Kalmadi,
with the blessings and guidance of Yogacharya Guruji Shri BKS Iyengar. [114 pages, Art paper, hard
cover, MRP INR 495, USD 29.99 All colour with pictures on every recipe page] ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Jigyasa Giri and Pratibha Jain
are the authors and publishers of "Cooking at Home with Pedatha".
This is a coffee table cookbook which features vegetarian recipes learnt from
Pedatha, who is the daughter of former President of India, Dr. V.V.Giri. This
well designed cookbook has gained International acclaim by media and book
lovers and won the Gourmand award from What brings Jigyasa and Pratibha
together is a common love for Indian tradition, although they are from diverse
fields otherwise. Jigyasa is a Kathak dancer, choreographer, and teacher. And
Pratibha holds a Doctorate in Philosophy of Language from the REVIEWS ABOUT SUKHAM AYU: 1) I find this is a very handy book as it deals with
vegetarian recipes congenial to one and all...it contains details on sattvik
food with appropriate presentation for each one to build up a healthy body with
a sound mind. My best wishes and blessings to the authors for presenting a
useful book on good food for all to choose from. My blessings to all the
readers as they embark on this journey of good health and longevity. YOGACHARYA B. K. S. IYENGAR 2) As we know, Ayurveda is an ancient science and has
been followed since time immemorial. This effort by the authors, Jigyasa and
Pratibha, in bringing out a cookbook containing the principles of Ayurveda to
millions of housewives, through simple and elegant language is commendable. I
am sure that with this book, people will be happily inspired to follow
Ayurvedic principles and discipline themselves for simple living and simple eating. TARLA DALAL, 3) An invaluable guide. Its a must if (like me) you
believe in not just savoring delicious but also nutritious food. Packed with
useful and usable tips, guidelines and insights, it delivers traditional wisdom
in a yummy palatable way . Jigyasa and Pratibha have done it again! Healthy
vegetarian gourmets, this is for you! Rashmi Uday Singh, Acclaimed food critic and Writer Contact the
authors at info@pritya.com or call 94440 20011, 9790910664 Also Available At
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