Yamuna's Table: Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine Inspired by the Flavors of India

by Yamuna Devi

Winner of the 1992 International Cookbook of the Year Award from the James Beard Foundation, this book confirms Devi's role as a leading authority on Indian vegetarian cuisine. The book features 200 recipes that have been adapted to today's need for high-flavor, low-fat, quick, and easy-to-prepare meals, inspired by the vibrant flavors of India.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Vegetarian

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[Mark Robison · Rating 1 out of 5]

I got this because Yamuna Devi (aka Joan Campanella from Montana) gets mentioned as an inspirational figure in Indian philosophy, helping George Harrison and others get into it. Punk singer Ray Cappo cites her as inspiring his own cooking of Indian food. But there's nothing I would make in the entire cookbook.

That's not quite true, there were three recipes I flagged as wanting to try but they are so time consuming and prepared with such complexity that it's just not worth it to try them.

It's from 1992 but feels like a cookbook from 1942.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kind of book I love to read (but not necessarily cook) - a fussy Indian cookbook, with many steps, many ingredients, and it sounds absolutely delicious. It's also an older cookbook, which means many of the things we used to think about food are outdated (ingredients, food philosophy, what's good for you, etc), but still, worthwhile to browse and even cook and yes, eat!

[NYC2VAMami · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always loved the cuisines of India. This cookbook has a wide range of vegetarian recipes featuring flavours and spices of India and flavours inspired by the author's varied food experience and vision. My one of my favorites is the Chickpea Crepes with Asparagus and Sesame Cream sauce.

[Shala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as Lord Krishna but I still like it :-)