Created by a noted author and lecturer, lord krishnas cuisine features more than 500. Bhaktivedanta swami, with whom she studied for eleven years. A decade ago yamuna devis lord krishnas cuisine was named cookbook of the year by the international association of culinary professionals iacp. Yamuna is known as yami, while in later literature, she is called kalindi. Today we will drive on those icy roads when we gather to honor the passing away of yamuna devi. Born joan campanellas first encounter with iskcon was in september of 1966 through her sister and it was then that she met with a.
Yamuna devi passes away radha krishna temple in utah. Yamuna devi was a beautiful soul, a divine servant of srila prabhupada, his mission, and his lords. The hare krishna cookbook free pdf download the hare. As a food historian, she continues to research regional cuisines through extensive travels in india. She has merged traditional indian vegetarian cooking with a culinary style uniquely her own that emphasizes fresh foods and intriguing herb and spice combinations. Not only are the recipes extremely good, but yamuna devi is a delightful teacher.
Woven into the chapter and recipe introductions are stories about her. The art of indian vegetarian cooking has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. They can be purchased worldwide from amazon, audible, or itunes. A decade ago yamuna devi s lord krishnas cuisine was named cookbook of the year by the international association of culinary professionals iacp. 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. 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. Sorry this announcement is so late, as the audio book has been available since the spring audio books of yamuna devi. Yamuna devi, an iskcon pioneer and one of the first disciples of srila prabhupada. 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. I received lord krishnas cuisine as a gift, the year after it was published. 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.
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. More than just recipes, this is a veritable course in the art of indian vegetarian cooking. She is a regular contributor to the washington post andvegetarian times. Yamuna devi is the author of the awardwinning cookbooks lord krishnas cuisine. Dishes are lower in fat and easytoprepare, yet elegant. A noted cookbook author, lecturer, and teacher, yamuna devi began her. Yamuna devi a life of unalloyed devotion by dinatarine devi.
She has written a book called lord krishnas cuisine. Yamuna is a sacred river in hinduism and the main tributary of the goddess ganga ganges, the holiest river of hinduism. 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. Yamuna s table cookbook features vegetarian cuisine from india. The hare krsnas recipes lord krishnas cuisine by yamuna devi. The art of indian vegetarian cooking kindle edition by devi, yamuna. 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. Yamuna devi did a 10 year study of indias cuisine to write this book. Lord krishnas cuisine is the classic, easytofollow guide to cooking authentic vegetarian indian food. Srila prabhupad personally taught her to cook, and sent her to the best places in india to learn. Cookbook author and food historian yamuna devi presents richly varied regional cuisines in an engaging way, highlighting the cultural and.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She is associated with the god krishna as one of ashtabharya, his consort as well and plays an important role in his early life. Yamuna devi a life of unalloyed devotion home facebook. She soon became one of the first western adherents of indias ancient vaishnava, or devotional, culture and was given the name yamuna devi dasi. Classic indian cooking, by julie sahni, 1980, she is the founder of the indian cooking school, established 1973 in new york city. 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 a life of unalloyed devotion posts facebook. She is very expert cook, and will be able to answer any questions you have regarding prasadam preparations. Finally back in printthe definitive volume on indian vegetarian cooking. I picked up the first book and have not put it down again since except to cook. The art of indian vegetarian cooking 1st american ed by jamuna, devi isbn. A new edition of this classic cookbook is now available in a handy best of format.
It is narrated in its entirety by the author, dinatarini devi. I was just learning to cook seriously, and this book became my guide. 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. The art of indian vegetarian cooking and yamunas table. If you can only afford to purchase one cookbook, you should seriously consider this one. Mar 28, 1987 i received lord krishnas cuisine as a gift, the year after it was published. There is significant international influence because international travel has become common. Dec 31, 2011 devotees say their goodbyes to yamuna devi at alachua memorial by. Indias vegetable cuisine is the worlds most varied. She exemplified namaruci taste for the holy name, jivadaya mercy for the living entities, and vaisnavaseva service to the devotees. The art of indian vegetarian cooking by yamuna devi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A life of unalloyed devotion, volume 1 and 2 are available.
Please thank everyone, my obeisances to everyone who helped in anyway, and so sorry that i couldnt be there, hope everything went successfully. Recently yamuna devi mataji was here, she is the most famous cook in the history of iskcon. We will meet at the home of gosh thakura and girija. 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 devi cookbooks, recipes and biography eat your books. A life of unalloyed devotion and how you can reserve your. We have organized the indian cook book authors by name and also by the topics. 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. Buy a cheap copy of the best of lord krishnas cuisine. All recipes are based on readily available ingredients and have been scrupulously adapted for american kitchens. A list of indian cook books or cookbooks by various indian authors. She has merged traditional indian vegetarian cooking with a culinary style uniquely her own that emphasizes fresh foods and intriguing herb and.
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. Yamuna devi bio reveals life of unalloyed devotion iskcon news. Lord krishnas cuisine goodreads meet your next favorite book. An invitation to indian cooking, madhur jaffrey, 1973, who has since then written a series of popular cook books. It won the most distinguished award of the international best cook book of the year. I understand that yamuna has written a recipe book. With lord krishnas cuisine, yamuna devi presents us with a feast for the eyes, for the tongue and for the spirit. Browse cookbooks and recipes by yamuna devi, and save them to your own online collection at. 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. 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 hardcover, yamuna devi, 1987.
The art of indian vegetarian cooking and great indian recipes from a local library for comparative purposes. Yamuna devi precedes each recipe with the history and background of the dish and the foods that it is best coupled with. Yamuna passed away on december 20th 2011 at 69, and yamuna devi. The art of indian vegetarian cooking and yamuna s table. 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. 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. 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. 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. Though they can be eaten raw, most people prefer them transformed into sugarsweetened cooked jams, chutneys, fruit syrups or desserts. A noted cookbook author, lecturer, and teacher, yamuna devi began her culinary apprenticeship more than thirty years ago with a. She had dedicated the last 45 years of her life to the worship of lord. Like gooseberries and cranberries, fresh currants are highly acidic, and therefore quite tart and sour.
Wow, yamuna devi would have been so pleased with the outcome. Yamuna devi s personal spiritual journey told in the context of her complete life story. A life of unalloyed devotion is itself a loving offering of devotion from some of. 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. Yamuna devi dasi veg recipes by iskcon desire tree. Date sandesa makes about 12 ounces medjhool, a premier date grown in small quantity, is an excellent choice for fresh date sandesa. With lord krishnas cuisine, yamuna devi presents us. 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. Healthy vegetarian cuisine inspired by the flavors of india to your own online collection at. Yamunas table cookbook vegetarian cuisine from india. The recipes are enlivened by the authors anecdotes and personal. That was proven by yamuna devis encyclopedic lord krishnas cuisine. 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. No, it isnt the esoteric, limitedaudience work the title page suggests.
Yamuna devi is a chef whose work has evolved over the years to reflect her changing values and life choices. Lord krishnas cuisine, the art of indian vegetarian cooking by. Devotees say their goodbyes to yamuna devi at alachua memorial. In practical terms the book creates a harmony that that balances the story of her, by her, and about her. Healthy vegetarian cuisine inspired by the flavors of india by yamuna devi. First and foremost indian vegetarian cooking is the most intricate, nuanced, and involved cuisine that i have ever come across. The river is worshipped as a hindu goddess called yamuna. Yamunadevi said that to the degree one follows srila prabhupada, to that degree things are revealed. Art of indian vegetarian cooking by devi, yamuna isbn.
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