Now available for preordering, at 20% discount, the long awaited autobiography of yamuna devi dasi, one of srila prabhupadas earliest disciples. The art of indian vegetarian cooking 1st american ed by jamuna, devi isbn. A decade ago yamuna devi s lord krishnas cuisine was named cookbook of the year by the international association of culinary professionals iacp. Around 200 devotees attended a memorial service for yamuna devi, an iskcon pioneer, awardwinning chef and much loved friend and guide, in alachua, florida on tuesday december 27th. There is significant international influence because international travel has become common. A new twovolume work will give readers an indepth, personal look at the journey of one of the most beloved devotees in iskcon yamuna devi, an iskcon pioneer and one of the first disciples of srila prabhupada.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Healthy vegetarian cuisine inspired by the flavors of india to your own online collection at. Woven into the chapter and recipe introductions are stories about her. This was the book myself and many early devotees learned to cook from, and remains today my all time favorite cookbook, and is a constant companion in. If you are looking for vegetarian indian cook books, curry cook books, regional indian cooking, cooking by authors, ayurvedic cook books, sanjeev kapoor, tarla dalal, nita mehta, madhur jaffrey, raghavan iyer, yamuna devi, julie.
We have organized the indian cook book authors by name and also by the topics. Classic indian cooking, by julie sahni, 1980, she is the founder of the indian cooking school, established 1973 in new york city. The art of indian vegetarian cooking has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A noted cookbook author, lecturer, and teacher, yamuna devi began her. She is associated with the god krishna as one of ashtabharya, his consort as well and plays an important role in his early life. It won the most distinguished award of the international best cook book of the year. Sorry this announcement is so late, as the audio book has been available since the spring audio books of yamuna devi. A new edition of this classic cookbook is now available in a handy best of format. Around 200 devotees attended a memorial service for yamuna devi, an iskcon pioneer, awardwinning chef and much loved friend and guide, in alachua, florida on tuesday.
Yamuna is known as yami, while in later literature, she is called kalindi. Yamuna devi a life of unalloyed devotion by dinatarine devi. Like gooseberries and cranberries, fresh currants are highly acidic, and therefore quite tart and sour. First and foremost indian vegetarian cooking is the most intricate, nuanced, and involved cuisine that i have ever come across.
Bhaktivedanta swami, with whom she studied for eleven years. The art of indian vegetarian cooking by yamuna devi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The hare krsnas recipes lord krishnas cuisine by yamuna devi. All recipes are based on readily available ingredients and have been scrupulously adapted for american kitchens. From meeting the beatles and recording albums with george harrison in london to travelling throughout india and leading kirtans in front of thousands, yamuna devi also published a firstof itskind authentic vegetarian indian cook book, which won top international awards. Devotees say their goodbyes to yamuna devi at alachua memorial. Yamunadevi said that to the degree one follows srila prabhupada, to that degree things are revealed. The recipes are enlivened by the authors anecdotes and personal. The americanborn devi, who as the disciple and personal cook of an indian spiritual leader spent eight years off and on travelling with him in india and elsewhere, has assembled about 500 detailed, carefully written recipes representing the vast range of.
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. She exemplified namaruci taste for the holy name, jivadaya mercy for the living entities, and vaisnavaseva service to the devotees. Drawing on the vibrant flavors of india, yamuna devi has given us a cookbook that reflects her commitment to highflavor, lowfat, easybutelegant vegetarian dishes such as smoky eggplant caviar, black bean chili with orangepepper sauce, fresh figs with mint cream, and melon sorbet with sweet jalapeno sauce. Yamuna devi has performed a wonderful service for all those interested in cooking, not only for nourishment of the body and for good taste, but also for consciousness. I received lord krishnas cuisine as a gift, the year after it was published. A life of unalloyed devotion is itself a loving offering of devotion from some of. Healthy vegetarian cuisine inspired by the flavors of india by yamuna devi. She has merged traditional indian vegetarian cooking with a culinary style uniquely her own that emphasizes fresh foods and intriguing herb and. With lord krishnas cuisine, yamuna devi presents us with a feast for the eyes, for the tongue and for the spirit. A life of unalloyed devotion and how you can reserve your. It is narrated in its entirety by the author, dinatarini devi. Lord krishnas cuisine, the art of indian vegetarian cooking by. Yamuna devi a life of unalloyed devotion home facebook. Yamuna devi did a 10 year study of indias cuisine to write this book.
Yamuna devi passes away radha krishna temple in utah. Created by a noted author and lecturer, lord krishnas cuisine features more than 500. Dishes are lower in fat and easytoprepare, yet elegant. Yamuna is a sacred river in hinduism and the main tributary of the goddess ganga ganges, the holiest river of hinduism. I understand that yamuna has written a recipe book. Yamuna passed away on december 20th 2011 at 69, and yamuna devi. Yamuna devi dasi veg recipes by iskcon desire tree. Compiled by krsna devi dasi and sama devi dasi the hare krsna cookbook, originally published in 1973, was the first widely distributed book of vegetarian recipes, throughout the movement. She had dedicated the last 45 years of her life to the worship of lord. Cookbook author and food historian yamuna devi presents richly varied regional cuisines in an engaging way, highlighting the cultural and. The art of indian vegetarian cooking hardcover, yamuna devi, 1987.
More than just recipes, this is a veritable course in the art of indian vegetarian cooking. As a food historian, she continues to research regional cuisines through extensive travels in india. If you can only afford to purchase one cookbook, you should seriously consider this one. Yamuna s table cookbook features vegetarian cuisine from india. Mar 28, 1987 i received lord krishnas cuisine as a gift, the year after it was published. Lord krishnas cuisine goodreads meet your next favorite book. Cookbook author and food historian yamuna devi presents richly varied regional cuisines in an engaging way, highlighting the. Wow, yamuna devi would have been so pleased with the outcome. Yamuna devi bio reveals life of unalloyed devotion iskcon news. Yamuna describes vedic cooking as a service performed for the glory of god, and eating food prepared in such a manner is a sublime experience. Recently yamuna devi mataji was here, she is the most famous cook in the history of iskcon. In practical terms the book creates a harmony that that balances the story of her, by her, and about her.
A list of indian cook books or cookbooks by various indian authors. Yamuna devi is the author of the awardwinning cookbooks lord krishnas cuisine. Yamuna devi is a chef whose work has evolved over the years to reflect her changing values and life choices. Yamuna devi a life of unalloyed devotion posts facebook.
She has written a book called lord krishnas cuisine. Yamuna devi was a beautiful soul, a divine servant of srila prabhupada, his mission, and his lords. In vegetarian cooking for everyone, deborah madison recommended yamuna devis book as the best book for those interested in learning more about indian vegetarian cooking. Lord krishnas cuisine is the classic, easytofollow guide to cooking authentic vegetarian indian food. Chef yamuna devi has spent her life developing a culinary style that blends traditional indian cooking with fresh new recipes for great tastes. We will meet at the home of gosh thakura and girija. I bought this book because i had used recipes from the authors later book and this was the original. Though they can be eaten raw, most people prefer them transformed into sugarsweetened cooked jams, chutneys, fruit syrups or desserts. She felt that because of his deep connection with the holy namehis dedication to japa, his private time with japa he was able to perceive srila prabhupadas presence in separation.
She soon became one of the first western adherents of indias ancient vaishnava, or devotional, culture and was given the name yamuna devi dasi. Date sandesa makes about 12 ounces medjhool, a premier date grown in small quantity, is an excellent choice for fresh date sandesa. Yamuna devis personal spiritual journey told in the context of her complete life story. The art of indian vegetarian cooking and yamunas table. The art of indian vegetarian cooking kindle edition by devi, yamuna. Finally back in printthe definitive volume on indian vegetarian cooking. No, it isnt the esoteric, limitedaudience work the title page suggests. Yamuna devi s personal spiritual journey told in the context of her complete life story. Yamunas table cookbook vegetarian cuisine from india. Srila prabhupad personally taught her to cook, and sent her to the best places in india to learn. The art of indian vegetarian cooking hardcover, yamuna devi, 1987 with the advent of tv and the internet, new food authors have emerged in the past few decades. That was proven by yamuna devis encyclopedic lord krishnas cuisine. They can be purchased worldwide from amazon, audible, or itunes. Yamuna devi precedes each recipe with the history and background of the dish and the foods that it is best coupled with.
I was just learning to cook seriously, and this book became my guide. I picked up the first book and have not put it down again since except to cook. Yamuna devi cookbooks, recipes and biography eat your books. Please thank everyone, my obeisances to everyone who helped in anyway, and so sorry that i couldnt be there, hope everything went successfully. Not only are the recipes extremely good, but yamuna devi is a delightful teacher. She is a regular contributor to the washington post andvegetarian times. Art of indian vegetarian cooking by devi, yamuna isbn. Browse cookbooks and recipes by yamuna devi, and save them to your own online collection at. A life of unalloyed devotion, volume 1 and 2 are available. Just over a small hill, less than a kilometer from goshs house, is the bana bihari ashram, where yamuna and dina tarine lived from 19992011.
Yamuna devi, an iskcon pioneer and one of the first disciples of srila prabhupada. A noted cookbook author, lecturer, and teacher, yamuna devi began her culinary apprenticeship more than thirty years ago with a. 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. An invitation to indian cooking, madhur jaffrey, 1973, who has since then written a series of popular cook books. She is very expert cook, and will be able to answer any questions you have regarding prasadam preparations. A decade ago yamuna devis lord krishnas cuisine was named cookbook of the year by the international association of culinary professionals iacp. Yamunas table cookbook features vegetarian cuisine from india. Today we will drive on those icy roads when we gather to honor the passing away of yamuna devi. The art of indian vegetarian cooking and yamuna s table.
Indias vegetable cuisine is the worlds most varied. Buy a cheap copy of the best of lord krishnas cuisine. The river is worshipped as a hindu goddess called yamuna. The art of indian vegetarian cooking and great indian recipes from a local library for comparative purposes. Born joan campanellas first encounter with iskcon was in september of 1966 through her sister and it was then that she met with a.