September 12, 2007
By Joyeeta Dutta Ray

Interested in some fresh, healthy food with no compromise on taste? How about some 5000 year-old culinary creations?

Grandma’s tested and trusted recipes are making a grand come back this millennium. Ayurvedic cooking is in and ready to change your life. Perhaps the most attractive feature about Ayurvedic meal preparation is its quick cooking time, an invaluable blessing for today’s time bound chef.

What is Ayurvedic Cooking?

Ayurveda literally means ‘the science of life’. This ancient but highly advanced science stresses on correct food habits, appropriate exercise, specific breathing techniques and a peaceful meditative mind as the pathways to a long and healthy life.

Ayurvedic cooking is based on the ancient texts of the Ayurveda where the food prepared is not just flavourful but is also believed to cleanse the body of toxins and rejuvenate the system.

The basic principals of Ayurvedic cooking places equal importance on the cooking technique as of the ingredients themselves. Freshness is a vital factor (so think twice before reaching out for those tinned chickpeas!) The right food taken at the right time in the right combination based on individual body types is believed to be the key to good health.


Secrets of Ayurvedic Cooking

There are several factors about Ayurvedic cooking that would delight consumers and contradict modern beliefs. Pure Ghee made from cow’s milk is lauded. Light spices rule. Basmati rice is best when dry roasted before cooking. Sugar can be savoured (provided it is brown and unrefined). White flour does more harm than good, etc.

Definitely some delicious points to ponder on!

For more information on the subject, The Art of Living Foundation offers an exclusive course on Ayurvedic Cooking from September 18th to 21st, 2007. Don’t miss this opportunity. Please contact Vaishali on 0859721544 for details.

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