Contents
Dedication§
Contents§
Āyurveda, the Science of Life §
Five Simple Remedies: a Must for Every Home §
Black Pepper, Piper nigrum §
Garlic, Allium sativum; §
Onion, Allium cepa §
Ginger, Zingiber officinale §
Trifal, Terminalia chebula §
Turmeric, Curcuma longa §
The Āyurvedic Qualities of Foods §
Spices and Herbs §
AJAWAYAN SEEDS, Carum copticum §
ANISE, Pimpinella anisum §
ASAFOETIDA, Ferula asafoetida §
BASIL LEAVES, Ocimum sanctum §
BAY LEAVES, Laurus nobilis §
Cardamom Seeds, Elettaria cardamomum §
Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum annuum §
Cinnamon Bark, Cinn. zeylanicum §
Cloves, Eugenia caryophyllus §
Coriander, Coriandrum sativum §
Cumin Seeds, Cuminum cyminum §
Curry Leaves, Murraya konigii §
Fennel Seeds, Foeniculum vulgare §
Fenugreek Seeds, Trig. foenumgraecum §
Garlic, Allium sativum §
Ginger Root, Zingiber officinale §
Mint, Mentha sp. §
Mustard, Black, Brassica nigra §
Neem Leaves, Azadiracta indica §
Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans §
Onion, Small Red, Allium cepa §
Pepper, Black, Piper nigrum §
Pepper, Indian Long, Piper longum §
Poppy Seeds, Papaver sp. §
Saffron, Crocus sativus §
Salt, Sea or Rock §
sesame seed, Sesamum indicum §
Tamarind, Tamarindus indica §
Turmeric, Curcuma longa §
Anna Gaṇeśa Raṅgoli §
The Herb of the Day §
Fruits §
Apples, Malus domestica §
Apricots, Prunus armeniaca §
Bananas, Musa paradisiaca sapientum §
Cherries, Prunus avium §
Coconuts, Cocos nucifera §
Dates, Phoenix dactylifera §
Figs, Ficus carica §
Grapes, Vitis vinifera §
Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi §
Lemons, Citrus limonum §
Limes, Citrus aurantifolia §
Mangos, Mangifera indica §
Melons, Cucumis melo §
Oranges, Citrus sinensis §
Papayas, Carica papaya §
Peaches, Prunus persica §
Pears, Pyrus communis §
Pineapples, Ananas comosus §
Plums, Prunus domestica §
Pomegranates, Punica granatum §
Raspberries, Rubus strigosus §
Strawberries, Fragaria virginiana §
Watermelons, Citrullus vulgaris §
Vegetables §
Beets, Beta vulgaris §
Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia §
Carrots, Daucus carota §
Cucumbers, Cucumus sativus §
Fiddleneck Fern Tips §
Mushrooms, Mussirionis §
Radishes, Raphanus sativus §
Spinach, Spinacea oleracea §
Taro Root and leaf, Colocasia esculenta §
Sweet Potatoes, Ipomoea batatas §
Turnips, Brassica rapa §
Yams, Dioscorea §
Nightshade Plants (Solanaceae) §
Eggplant, Solanum melongena §
Potatoes, White, Solanum tuberosum §
Tomatoes, Lycopersicon esculentum §
Grains §
Rice, Oryza sativa §
Wheat, Triticum §
Millet, Panicum miliaceum §
Dals §
Lentil, Lens culinaris §
Mung, Vigna radiata §
Tur, Cajanus cajan §
Tofu §
Urad, Vigna mungo §
Milk Products §
Cheese §
Ghee §
Milk §
Yogurt §
Oils §
Sweeteners §
Honey §
Jaggery, Borassus flabellifer §
Cane Sugar, Saccharum officinarum §
Āyurveda Sources §
All About Rice! §
Editorial on Rice §
Health through Āyurveda §
Vāta Dosha §
Pitta Dosha §
Kapha Dosha §
Food for Thought §
Five Reasons to Be a Vegetarian §
Introduction to the Recipes§
Where to Purchase Supplies §
Kalumbu, Sodi, Sambar & Dal §
Fenugreek Kulambu (Jaffna Style) §
Eggplant Kulambu §
Sodi (Jaffna Style) §
Onion Sambar §
Dal §
Mung Dal §
Mung Dal (Jaffna Style) §
Ayurvedic Mung Dal §
Masoor Dal §
Rasam §
Rasam (South Indian Style) §
Ayurvedic Rasam §
Tomato-Lemon Rasam §
Rice & Grains §
Plain Rice §
Yellow Rice §
Pulao Rice §
Pulao Rice §
Beet and Green Pepper Pulao §
Curd Rice (Jaffna Style) §
Yogurt Rice §
Coconut Milk Rice (Jaffna Style) §
Lemon Rice §
Lime Rice (Jaffna Style) §
Black Pepper Rice (Jaffna Style) §
Coconut Rice §
Tomato Rice §
Tamarind Rice (Jaffna Style) §
Buriyani Rice 1§
Buriyani Rice 2§
Vegetable Rice (Jaffna Style) §
Cauliflower Buriyani (N. Indian Style) §
Mung Kitcheri §
Pongal §
Rice for Pongal §
Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet) §
Venn Pongal §
Sakkarai Pongal (Jaffna Style) §
Quinoa §
Millet §
Curries §
Broccoli Curry 1§
Broccoli Curry 2§
Murungai Curry §
Breadfruit Curry 1§
Breadfruit Curry 2§
Chili Curry §
Drumstick Curry (Aadheenam Style) §
Eggplant Curry §
Tofu Curry §
Okra Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Cabbage/Ginger Curry §
Cabbage with Potato (Jaffna Style) §
Subzi Bhindi (Okra) §
Tomato Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Beet-Vegetable Curry §
Cabbage Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Beet Curry §
Sweet Pepper Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Beet Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Zucchini and Tofu Curry §
Potato Curry §
Potato Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Potato Curry (Variation) §
Potato Curry (Dry) §
Potato Curry (Thick Sauce) §
Potato Curry (Fancy) §
Potato Curry (Simple) §
Tomato/Potato Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Moglai Potatoes §
Sweet Potato Curry 1§
Sweet Potato Curry 2§
Sweet Potato Curry (Extra Sweet) §
Mushroom Curry (Jaffna Style) §
String Bean Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Fried Sweet Pepper Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Kidney Bean Curry §
Green Pepper Curry (Aadheenam Style) §
Onion Tamarind Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Onion Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Pumpkin Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Pumpkin with Dal (Jaffna Style) §
Pumpkin Curry (Kauai Monastery Style) §
Cauliflower Curry (Cinnamon Flavor) §
Cauliflower with Dal (Jaffna Style) §
Avaiyal §
Banana Filet Curry §
Spinach Curry §
Banana/Urad Dal Curry §
Amaranth Curry §
Banana Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Cauliflower Curry (Jaffna Style) §
Masala Curry §
Stuffed Eggplant §
Potato Varai (Jaffna Style) §
Banana Varai (Jaffna Style) §
Chutneys, Sambals & Pachadis §
Cabbage Pachadi §
Mango Pachadi (Jaffna Style) §
Sweet Potato Pachadi §
Pumpkin Pachadi (Jaffna Style) §
Eggplant Sambal (Jaffna Style) §
Carrot Sambal (Jaffna Style) §
Coconut Sambal (Jaffna Style) §
Tomato Sambal (Jaffna Style) §
Beet-Root Sambal (Jaffna Style) §
Apricot Chutney §
Curd Chutney (Jaffna Style) §
Coriander Chutney (Ashok Bhavan Style) §
Coconut Chutney (Ashok Bhavan Style) §
Orange and Date Chutney §
Tomato Chutney (Jaffna Style) §
Date and Chili Chutney §
Raisin-Ginger Chutney §
Hot Tomato Chutney §
Hanapepe (Hawaii) Hot Pepper Jelly §
Pear Chutney §
Spicy Orange Slices §
Sweets §
Ayurvedic Energy Balls §
Chippi §
Semolina Kesari (Jaffna Style) §
Semolina Payasam (Jaffna Style) §
Sago Payasam 1 (Jaffna Style) §
Sago Payasam 2 (Jaffna Style) §
Kheer (Rice Pudding) §
Rice Channa Dal Payasam §
Sakkarai Pongal (Jaffna Style) §
Breads §
Chapati §
Paratha §
Puri (Jaffna Style) §
Pittu §
Idli §
Rice Dosai (Jaffna Style) §
Dhogla §
Semolina Dosai (Jaffna Style) §
Idiappam §
Vadai & Other Snacks §
Urad Dal Vadai (Jaffna Style) §
Channa Dal Vadai (Jaffna Style) §
Dahi Vadai §
Kadalai Sundal §
Bonda (Jaffna Style) §
Vegetable Samosa §
Papadams§
Murukoo (Indian Pretzels)§
Vegetable Pakora §
Quick Lentil Wafer Rolls §
Miscellaneous §
Tamarind-Ginger Sauce §
Semolina Uppuma (Jaffna Style) §
Panchamritam §
Zucchini with Tofu §
Marinated Tofu §
Beet-Root Soup §
Garam Masala (One Gallon) §
Kapha Tea (Ayurvedic) §
Coconut Milk §
Dairy products §
Palak Paneer §
Peas and Paneer §
Ghee §
Making Yogurt §
Daily Menu at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery §
A Word About Health and Diet §
Food-Blessing Chant §
