Customer Reviews
The Ayurvedic Cookbook - By: Dr. Tami Brady, 07 Nov 2008 
I have to admit that I was a little intimidated when I first picked up The Ayurvedic Cookbook. I am new to Ayurveda. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on about the system & have started to change the way I eat according to these principles. However, to this point, I have been looking at specific foods & tastes to help my own health rather than trying to create a whole meal for my family.
Even with my limited experiments, I have already noticed changesin the way I feel. I was eager to do more but afraid that it might be more complex than I could handle. I was also a little worried that the food would be bland & boring.
Now, I'm so glad that I picked up The Ayurvedic Cookbook. The recipes are delicious. I haven't had to say "eat it because it's healthy" once. My favorite part is that each recipe includes information at the beginning that details how the recipe fits into the Ayurvedic system.
Moreover, the book includes a little blurb of information about the main ingredient of each section. This gives me a better idea about what this ingredient doesin the system & when it works best. It also tells me how that particular item reacts with vata, pitta, & kapha types.
Delicious and healing! - By: Saucy, 21 Apr 2008 The recipes I have tried are totally delicious. I bought the book because I was trying to follow a mucus reduction diet (which following Amadea's intro, is basically a kapha reduction diet) for health reasons. I was a bit stuck for ideas after cutting out dairy, wheat, rice & oats! The recipesin this book are completely different from what I used to eat, & very effectivein solving the problem.
Great variety of easy-to-make, tasty recipes. - By: , 05 Jun 2001 I thoroughly recommend this book whether you're into Ayurveda or are just a vegetarian looking for tasty recipes. The introductory chapter on Ayurveda is also concise & informative. However, if you're expecting 'normal' curry recipes, choose another book as the flavours here are more subtle than the average modern palate is used to.
Covers a wide range of cooking and health topics - By: , 09 Feb 1999 
Covering the ancient science of Ayurvedismin one book & relating that science to your daily menu is no easy task. Yet this book does so quite well, & is appropriate for the beginner or the expert. If you know very little, you can learn how to determine your own dosha & begin assessing what foods are best for you. If you are beyond that, you will benefit from the many insights offeredin a wide range of topics including seasonal & daily diets, nutrition, ingredients, & of course the recipes. As a chef with an interestin 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 & 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.
excellent introduction into Ayurveda - By: , 06 Mar 1998 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 indexin the back which lists all foods according to their Dosha which makes menu planning easier. For the most part, the recipes are tasty & easy to prepare. You may find it difficult, however to locate some of the unique Indian spices & food items, especially if you are not livingin 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!
