The 660 recipes, extensive appendices & "Cook's Workshop" include more than 20,000 American & metric weights & measures, each one checked twice in double-blind kitchen tests to assure accuracy & ease of cooking. The author, who comes from a family of gourmet chefs, spent six years in India researching the work & concluded that India's vegetarian cuisines spring from a vision of cooking as yoga, as a spiritual practice meant to purify & uplifts the soul.

“The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking,” authored by Yamuna Dasi, is a culinary masterpiece that delves into the rich heritage of Indian vegetarian cuisine. With meticulous detail and authentic recipes, this book guides readers through a flavorful journey of traditional dishes. It not only offers delicious recipes but also a cultural immersion into the art and science of Indian vegetarian cooking.

Includes recipes for such dishes as sesame yogurt potatoes, Pishima's stuffed okra, cauliflower and potatoe surprise, and creamy pineapple and rice jubile

The recipes, information, and philosophy of food contained in this book are based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Although the recipes are intended to support a yogic lifestyle, they are not for ascetics. They are useful to anyone who is seeking flavorful food and a healthy lifestyle. Developed in an Ashram near Rishikesh, the recipes have proven their value and effectiveness through long usage. Because they have been refined and simplified, they are easy to use. In addition to the recipes, the book contains a glossary of ingredients with their Hindi equivalents, instruction for the preparation of certain essential items, and general information on cooking and equipment.

The Hare Krishna Book of Vegetarian Cooking is a definitive and complete guide to Indian vegetarian cooking.