CONTENTS:-
I. AYURVEDA, THE Science OF LIFE :
1. Five Simple Remedies : a Must for Every Home :
i. Black Pepper, Piper Nigrum
ii. Garlic, Allium Sativum;
iii. Onion, Allium Cepa
iv. Ginger, Zingiber Officinale
v. Trifal, Terminalia Chebula
vi. Turmeric, Curcuma Longa
2. Spices and Herbs :
i. Ajawayan Seeds, Carum Copticum
ii. Anise, Pimpinella Anisum
iii. Asafoetida, Ferula Asafetida
iv. Basil Leaves, Ocimum Sanctum
v. Bay Leaves, Laurus Nobilis
II. THE Ayurvedic QUALITIES OF FOODS :
1. Cardamom Seeds, Elettaria Cardamomum
2. Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum Annuum
3. Cinnamon Bark, Cinn Zeylanicum
4. Cloves, Eugenia Caryophyllus
5. Coriander, Coriandrum Sativum
6. Cumin Seeds, Cuminum Cyminum
7. Curry Leaves, Murraya Konigii
8. Fennel Seeds, Foeniculum Vulgare
9. Fenugreek Seeds, Trig, Foenumgraecum
10. Garlic, Allium Sativum
11. Ginger Root, Zingiber Officinale
12. Mint, Mentha sp.
13. Mustard, Black, Brassica Nigra
14. Neem Leaves, Azadiracta Indica
15. Nutmeg, Myristica Fragrans
16. Onion, Small Red, Allium Cepa
17. Pepper, Black, Piper Nigrum
18. Pepper, Indian Long, Piper Longum
19. Poppy Seeds, Papaver sp.
20. Saffron, Crocus Sativus
21. Salt, Sea or Rock
22. sesame Seed, Sesamum Indicum
23. Tamarind, Tamarindus Indica
24. Turmeric, Curcuma Longa
A. Anna Ganesa Rangoli
B. The Herb of the Day
C. Fruits :
1. Apples, Malus Domestica
2. Apricots, Prunus Armeniaca
3. Bananas, Musa Paradisiaca Sapientum
4. Cherries, Prunus Avium
5. Coconuts, Cocos Nucifera
6. Dates, Phoenix Dactylifera
7. Figs, Ficus Carica
8. Grapes, Vitis Vinifera
9. Grapefruit, Citrus Paradise
10. Lemons, Citrus Limonum
11. Limes, Citrus Aurantifolia
12. Mangos, Mangifera Indica
13. Melons, Cucumis Melo
14. Oranges, Citrus Sinensis
15. Papayas, Carica Papaya
16. Peaches, Prunus Persica
17. Pears, Pyrus Communis
18. Pineapples, Ananas Comosus
19. Plums, Prunus Domestica
20. Pomegranates, Punica Granatum
21. Raspberries, Rubus Strigosus
22. Strawberries, Fragaria Virginiana
23. Watermelons, Citruilus Vulgaris
D. Vegetables :
1. Beets, Beta Vulgaris
2. Bitter Melon, Momordica Charantia
3. Carrots, Daucus Carota
4. Cucumbers, Cucumus Sativus
5. Fiddleneck Fern Tips
6. Mushrooms, Mussirionis
7. Radishes, Raphanus Sativus
8. Spinach, Spinacea Oleracea
9. Taro Root and Leaf, Colocasia Esculenta
10. Sweet Potatoes, Ipomoea Batatas
11. Turnips, Brassica Rapa
12. Yams, Dioscorea
E. Nightshade Plants (Solanaceae) :
1. Eggplant, Solanum Melongena
2. Potatoes, White, Solanum Tuberosum
3. Tomatoes, Lycopersicon Esculentum
F. Grains :
1. Rice, Oryza Sativa
2. Wheat, Triticum
3. Millet, Panicum Miliaceum
G. Dals :
1. Lentil, Lens Culinaris
2. Mung, Vigna radiate
3. Tur, Cajanus Cajan
4. Tofu
5. Urad, Vigna Mungo
H. Milk Products :
1. Cheese
2. Ghee
3. Milk
4. Yogurt
I. Oils
J. Sweeteners :
1. Honey
2. Jaggery, Borassus flabellifer
3. Cane Sugar, Saccharum officinarum
K. Ayurveda Sources
L. All About Rice!
M. Editorial on Rice
III. Health THROUGH AYURVEDA :
1. Vata Dosha
2. Pitta Dosha
3. Kapha Dosha
A. Food for Thought
B. Five Reasons to Be a Vegetarian
IV. INTRODUCTION TO THE Recipes :
1. Where to Purchase Supplies :
A. Kalumbu, Sodi, Sambar & Dal :
i. Fenugreek Kulambu (Jafrha Style)
ii. Eggplant Kulambu
iii. Sodi (Jaffna Style)
iv. Onion Sambar
v. Dal
vi. Mung Dal
vii. Mung Dal (Jafrha Style)
viii. Ayurvedic Mung Dal
ix. Masoor Dal
B. Rasam :
i. Rasam (South Indian Style)
ii. Ayurvedic Rasam
iii. Tomato-Lemon Rasam
C. Rice & Grains :
i. Plain Rice
ii. Yellow Rice
iii. Pulao Rice
iv. Pulao Rice
v. Beet and Green Pepper Pulao
vi. Curd Rice (Jaffna Style)
vii. Yogurt Rice
viii. Coconut Milk Rice (Jaffna Style)
ix. Lemon Rice
x. Lime Rice (Jaffna Style)
xi. Black Pepper Rice (Jaffna Style)
xii. Coconut Rice
xiii. Tomato Rice
xiv. Tamarind Rice (Jaffna Style)
xv. Buriyani Rice 1
xvi. Buriyani Rice 2
xvii. Vegetable Rice (Jaffna Style)
xviii. Cauliflower Buriyani (N. Indian Style)
xix. Mung Kitchen
D. Pongal :
i. Rice for Pongal
ii. Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet)
iii. Venn Pongal
iv. Sakkarai Pongal (Jaffna Style)
v. Quinoa
vi. Millet
E. Curries :
i. Broccoli Curry 1
ii. Broccoli Curry 2
iii. Murungai Curry
iv. Breadfruit Curry 1
v. Breadfruit Curry 2
vi. Chili Curry
vii. Drumstick Curry (Aadheenam Style)
viii. Eggplant Curry
ix. Tofu Curry
x. Okra Curry (Jaffna Style)
xi. Cabbage/Ginger Curry
xii. Cabbage with Potato (Jaffna Style)
xiii. Subzi Bhindi (Okra)
xiv. Tomato Curry (Jaffna Style)
xv. Beet-Vegetable Curry
xvi. Cabbage Curry (Jaffna Style)
xvii. Beet Curry
xviii. Sweet Pepper Curry (Jaffna Style)
xix. Beet Curry (Jaffna Style)
xx. Zucchini and Tofu Curry
xxi. Potato Curry
xxii. Potato Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxiii. Potato Curry (Variation)
xxiv. Potato Curry (Dry)
xxv. Potato Curry (Thick Sauce)
xxvi. Potato Curry (Fancy)
xxvii. Potato Curry (Simple)
xxviii. Tomato/Potato Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxix. Moglai Potatoes
xxx. Sweet Potato Curry 1
xxxi. Sweet Potato Curry 2
xxxii. Sweet Potato Curry (Extra Sweet)
xxxiii. Mushroom Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxiv. String Bean Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxv. Fried Sweet Pepper Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxvi. Kidney Bean Curry
xxxvii. Green Pepper Curry (Aadheenam Style)
xxxviii. Onion Tamarind Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxix. Onion Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxx. Pumpkin Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxxi. Pumpkin with Dal (Jaffna Style)
xxxxii. Pumpkin Curry (Kauai Monastery Style)
xxxxiii. Cauliflower Curry (Cinnamon Flavor)
xxxxiv. Cauliflower with Dal (Jaffna Style)
xxxxv. Avaiyal
xxxxvi. Banana Filet Curry
xxxxvii. Spinach Curry
xxxxviii. Banana/Urad Dal Curry
xxxxix. Amaranth Curry
xxxxx. Banana Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxxxi. Cauliflower Curry (Jaffna Style)
xxxxxii. Masala Curry
xxxxxiii. Stuffed Eggplant
xxxxxiv. Potato Varai (Jaffna Style)
xxxxxv. Banana Varai (Jaffna Style)
F. Chutneys, Sambals & Pachadis :
i. Cabbage Pachadi
ii. Mango Pachadi (Jaffna Style)
iii. Sweet Potato Pachadi
iv. Pumpkin Pachadi (Jaffna Style)
v. Eggplant Sambal (Jaffna Style)
vi. Carrot Sambal (Jaffna Style)
vii. Coconut Sambal (Jaffna Style)
viii. Tomato Sambal (Jaffna Style)
ix. Beet-Root Sambal (Jaffna Style)
x. Apricot Chutney
xi. Curd Chutney (Jaffna Style)
xii. Coriander Chutney (Ashok Bhavan Style)
xiii. Coconut Chutney (Ashok Bhavan Style)
xiv. Orange and Date Chutney
xv. Tomato Chutney (Jaffna Style)
xvi. Date and Chili Chutney
xvii. Raisin-Ginger Chutney
xviii. Hot Tomato Chutney
xix. Hanapepe (Hawaii) Hot Pepper Jelly
xx. Pear Chutney
xxi. Spicy Orange Slices
G. Sweets :
i. Ayurvedic Energy Balls
ii. Chippi
iii. Semolina Kesari (Jaffna Style)
iv. Semolina Payasam (Jaffna Style)
v. Sago Payasam 1 (Jaffna Style)
vi. Sago Payasam 2 (Jaffna Style)
vii. Kheer (Rice Pudding)
viii. Rice Channa Dal Payasam
ix. Sakkarai Pongal (Jaffna Style)
H. Breads :
i. Chapati
ii. Paratha
iii. Puri (Jaffna Style)
iv. Pittu
v. Idli
vi. Rice Dosai (Jaffna Style)
vii. Dhogla
viii. Semolina Dosai (Jaffna Style)
ix. Idiappam
I. Vadai & Other Snacks :
i. Urad Dal Vadai (Jaffna Style)
ii. Channa Dal Vadai (Jaffna Style)
iii. Dahi Vadai
iv. Kadalai Sundal
v. Bonda (Jaffna Style)
vi. Vegetable Samosa
vii. Papadams
viii. Murukoo (Indian Pretzels)
ix. Vegetable Pakora
x. Quick Lentil Wafer Rolls
J. Miscellaneous :
i. Tamarind-Ginger Sauce
ii. Semolina Uppuma (Jaffna Style)
iii. Panchamritam
iv. Zucchini with Tofu
v. Marinated Tofu
vi. Beet-Root Soup
vii. Garam Masala (One Gallon)
viii. Kapha Tea (Ayurvedic)
ix. Coconut Milk
K. Dairy Products :
i. Palak Paneer
ii. Peas and Paneer
iii. Ghee
iv. Making Yogurt
L. Daily Menu at Kauai's Hindu Monastery
M. A Word About Health and Diet
N. Food-Blessing Chant
