It is maintained by volunatary donations of website visitors. Lord krishnas cuisine by yamuna devi, 1942publication date 1987 topics. She and dinatarine prabhu opened their ashram and their hearts for all of us, far and wide, to taste the nectar of their love for srila prabhupada and their beloved sri sri radha banabehari. Cookbook author and food historian yamuna devi presents richly varied regional cuisines in a unique and engaging way, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of each savory dish. Not only are the recipes extremely good, but yamuna devi is a delightful teacher. Healthy vegetarian cuisine inspired by the flavors of india devi, yamuna on. This chutney selection from hyderabad goes well with virtually any savory. Preparation time after assembling ingredients and cooking time. Born in vallejo, california, she was part of the hippie movement before becoming an initiated disciple of a. Yamuna devi a life of unalloyed devotion by dinatarine devi. Yamuna devis personal spiritual journey told in the context of her complete life story. To this day, yamuna devis voice can be heard in every iskcon temple during morning services when the govindam bhajan is played for the deities of radha and krishna. Now available for preordering, at 20% discount, the long awaited autobiography of yamuna devi dasi, one of srila prabhupadas earliest disciples.
Lord krishnas cuisine is the classic, easytofollow guide to cooking authentic vegetarian indian food. The art of indian vegetarian cooking kindle edition by devi, yamuna. Finally back in printthe definitive volume on indian vegetarian cooking. Lord krishnas cuisine is an easytofollow guide to cooking vegetarian indian food. Sruti rupa is a natural cook, with refined senses and a thirst for knowledge. The art of indian vegetarian cooking by yamuna devi may. Devi s book is an amazing reference which i also consulted for this recipe. Browse cookbooks and recipes by yamuna devi, and save them to your own online collection at. If you are new here, you may want to learn a little more about how this site works. According to vettam mani, a scholar on the puranas, in the vedas, yamuna is known as yami, while in later literature, she is called kalindi.
Devotees say their goodbyes to yamuna devi at alachua memorial. Someone who finds the taste of oily, nondescript, and curry flavored foods you find in many indian restaurants as excellent examples of indian cooking might be confused by yamuna devi s presentation of subtly spiced and well balanced dishes. She has merged traditional indian vegetarian cooking with a culinary style uniquely her own that emphasizes fresh foods and intriguing herb and spice combinations. Yamuna is a sacred river in hinduism and the main tributary of the goddess ganga ganges, the holiest river of hinduism. Cookbook author and food historian yamuna devi presents richly varied regional cuisines in an engaging way, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of each savory dish. Yamuna devi s skill in preparing krsna prasadam is known worldwide amongst the devotees, but her mastery of indian vegetarian cooking is also known outside the community of devotees, thanks in large part to the publication of her famous cookbook, lord krishnas cuisine. More than just recipes, this is a veritable course in the art of indian vegetarian cooking. The definitive volume on indian vegetarian cooking, winner of the international association of culinary professionals iacp cookbook of the year. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones. Yamuna devi bio reveals life of unalloyed devotion iskcon news. Like gooseberries and cranberries, fresh currants are highly acidic, and therefore quite tart and sour. The art of indian vegetarian cooking by yamuna devi dailymotion. A decade ago yamuna devi s lord krishnas cuisine was named cookbook of the year by the international association of culinary professionals iacp. On october 22, 1976, i traveled to vrndavana to ask srila prabhupadas permission to write a vaisnava cookbook.
Available on amazon and itunes at the same time as the books will be an ebook for all devices, an enhanced ebook for apple devices with embedded audio and video, and a companion website, packed with videos, audio, and remembrances of yamuna devi. She is a regular contributor to the washington post andvegetarian times. Chef yamuna devi has spent her life developing a culinary style that blends traditional indian cooking with fresh new recipes for great tastes. Yamuna devi is a chef whose work has evolved over the years to reflect her changing values and life choices. Art of indian vegetarian cooking by devi, yamuna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The art of indian vegetarian cooking by devi, yamuna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yamuna devi a life of unalloyed devotion home facebook.
Arriving a few days before the wedding, yamuna devi was asked by srila prabhupada to assist with the cooking. Pdf download lord krishnas cuisine the art of indian vegetarian cooking read full ebook. If you can only afford to purchase one cookbook, you should seriously consider this one. Our beloved yamuna devi served as a beacon of spiritual perfection and guidance for all in our tiny little slice of vaishnava sangha in saranagati, bc, canada. On medium high, heat 3 tablespoons of the butter or oil in a pressure cooker or a nonstick or heavybottomed 5quart saucepan.
The art of vegetarian cooking by yamuna devi is available as a kindle ebook. In this recipe, a touch of raw sugar is added to bring out a sweet and sour contrast of flavors. Created by a noted author and lecturer, lord krishnas cuisine features more than 500 recipes, filled with fresh produce and herbs, delicate spices, hot curries, and homemade dairy products. A twovolume illustrated memoir of yamuna devione of the first pioneers to help establish the hare krishna movement in the western worldwhose singing, cookbooks, artistry, and compassion continue to inspire new generations of krishna devotees. Mar 28, 1987 i received lord krishnas cuisine as a gift, the year after it was published. A life of unalloyed devotion and how you can reserve your.
Having also travelled to india with srila prabhupada during the hare krishna movements formative years, yamuna devi imbibed the culture of krishna worship into her heart. Returning to the united states, she settled in key west, florida, and began a decadelong adventure in fusing her knowledge of indian, caribbean, and new york spa cuisines with the abundant seasonal produce now available to her. Lord krishnas cuisine by yamuna devi, 1942publication date 1987. Lord krishnas cuisine the art of indian vegetarian cooking. The art of indian vegetarian cooking by yamuna devi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Healthy vegetarian cuisine inspired by the flavors of india.
Yamuna devi passes away radha krishna temple in utah. The art of indian vegetarian cooking and yamuna s table. Yamuna devis skill in preparing krsna prasadam is known worldwide amongst the devotees, but her mastery of indian vegetarian cooking is also known outside. Eat your books has indexed recipes from leading cookbooks and magazines as well recipes from the best food websites and blogs. Yamuna devi dasi veg recipes by iskcon desire tree. For the first time ever, the epic lord krishnas cuisine. Yamuna devis skill in preparing krsna prasadam is known worldwide amongst the devotees, but her mastery of indian vegetarian cooking is also known outside the community of devotees, thanks in large part to the publication of her famous cookbook, lord krishnas cuisine. A new edition of this classic cookbook is now available in a handy best of format. With lord krishnas cuisine, yamuna devi presents us with a feast for the eyes, for the tongue and for the spirit. Yamuna devi is the author of the awardwinning cookbooks lord krishnas cuisine. The river is worshipped as a hindu goddess called yamuna. I was just learning to cook seriously, and this book became my guide.
The art of indian vegetarian cooking yamuna devi, david baird on. Remove any foreign matter from the beans and rice, transfer them to a large bowl, and rinse several times until the water is clear. In case you are unable to view the recipes after downloading than it is possible you need the latest adobe reader to view the pdf documents. Dec 31, 2011 devotees say their goodbyes to yamuna devi at alachua memorial by. Though they can be eaten raw, most people prefer them transformed into sugarsweetened cooked jams, chutneys, fruit syrups or desserts. The book made yamuna devi accessible and human in all the ways i remember her to be, whilst at the same time incredible beyond belief and a true vaishnavi on an incredible spiritual path. Woven into the chapter and recipe introductions are stories about her. The hare krishna cookbook free pdf download the hare.