There are certain things we just do better, with more ease, Tasks that fill us with joy and we excel at, Everyone is blessed with their own talents, their skills and their passions. When we are good at, we are most efficient and stress-free. In turn, the results are generally ideal, we accomplish the task with a great sense of satisfaction and we are not in any way taxed. Therefore, it is natural for us to want to gravitate towards these kinds of tasks and with habitual practice, we find we are constantly improving. This, in the Hindu scriptures is called swa-dharma, performing tasks and actions that are complementary to our in- built temperament or nature. To find our swa-dharma and to work in line with it, fortifies and reinforces our spiritual evolution.
To achieve swa-dharma, we need not escape to an ashram or a monastery, we need not exchange our everyday clothes for orange robes nor do we need to sit in solitary confinement chanting incessantly. We can unfold in our spiritual quest everyday as we go about our daily routine. This most practical, accessible and easily performed spirituality is called karma yoga. To find one's passion and talent and to work in line with it is a key ingredient in Karma Yoga. However, simply performing the action is not enough, it must be accompanied by an alteration of one's attitude while performing the action.
Before we engage ourselves in an action or a task, we very often base our decision on the end result of that action If the act brings us immense pleasure or in any way suits our personal agenda, we tend to engage ourselves in those acts or tasks. This type of action is self-benefitting and limited. However, if that very same act is undertaken not for one's own benefit or pleasure in mind, but as a service to humanity or with the thought of a higher cause in mind, that very same act of worship.
A group of ladies, predominantly housewives, who regularly cook for their husbands, children friends and neighbours endeavored to direct passion, talent, skill and knowledge to compile a cookbook to honor their Guru, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, with a view to dedicate what they did best, in order, to serve a greater cause of encouraging vegetarianism, non-violence and eco-friendliness. Recipes were created to cater to many different needs-to those who want a healthier meatless lifestyle, to those who want to enterain at home and those who want a bit more variety in their family meals.
In doing this Project, their actions evolved from Swa-dharma to Karma yoga, from work to worship. The result is this very informative cookbook, an offering by all involved, at the feel of Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda.
A heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to this book in big ways and little, and have chosen, in the spirit of Karma yoga, to remain nameless. Cook, Nourish, Enjoy!!
Dedication to Guru | 1 |
Letter from Guruji | 2 |
Preface | 3 |
Table of Contents | 4-5 |
Handy Hints for Grease Free Frying | 6-7 |
Asparagus Straws | 8 |
Baked Poha Croquettes | 10 |
Banana Leaf Parcel | 13 |
Basil Leaf Tofu Bites | 15 |
Bean Bundles | 17 |
Beetroot Fingers | 19 |
Black Pepper Paneer | 21 |
Capsicm, Onion and AsparagusPastry | 23 |
Caramelized Onion Tart | 24 |
Cashew Nut Tikki | 27 |
Chaat | |
Chatpati Paneer and Potato Chaat | 28 |
Mango Papadi Chaat | 30 |
Sandwich Chaat | 33 |
Sprout and Spinach Chaat | 35 |
Groping in the Dark | 36-37 |
Cheesey Puffs with Harlequin Dip | 39 |
cheesy Pesto Muffin | 41 |
CoconutTofu | 42 |
Coriander and Blinis | 44 |
Cream Cheese Wontons | 47 |
Cream Corn Fritters | 48 |
Creamy Melts | 51 |
Crisply Florets | 53 |
Crostinis | |
Brocolli and Mushroom | 54 |
Fig and Ricotta | 55 |
Corn and Capsicum | 56 |
Crunchy Cereal Tofu | 59 |
Curry Vegetable Whelk | 61 |
Gow Gees | 62 |
Cooking Grades | 64-65 |
Gururati Muuthia | 67 |
Lah Lah Tofu | 68 |
Lebanese Bread | 71 |
Leek and Celery Filo | 72 |
Lemon and Dill Risotto Cakes | 74 |
Mediterranean Rolls | 77 |
Mexican Roulettes | 79 |
Mini Polenta Rizza | 80 |
Moong Dhal Dhokla | 82 |
Mushroom Cutlets | 85 |
Mushroom Topped Triangles | 86 |
Oats ldli | 88 |
Palak Paneer Rolls | 91 |
Paneer and Mushroom Curried Satays | 93 |
Penang Kebabs | 94 |
Pistachio Grapes | 97 |
Portobello Burgers with Gorgonzola | 98 |
Roaste Ego | 100-101 |
Potato Next with Aocado Filling Avocado Filling | 103 |
Potato Nest with Paneer | 105 |
Red Pesto Risotto Balls | 106 |
Salad Shots | 108 |
Salsa Spirals | 111 |
Savory Danish Pastries | 113 |
Sesama Coated Croquettes | 114 |
Spiced Mushroom Mousse | 116 |
Spicy Kimchee Pajeon | 119 |
Spinach Cheese Polenta Squares | 120 |
Steamed Methi Rolls | 123 |
Straight From The Heart | 124-125 |
Summer Rolls | 126 |
Sushi | |
Beetroot Sushi | 128 |
Layered Curried Sushi | 130 |
Machurian Sushi | 133 |
Mango Sushi | 135 |
Spinach Sushi | 137 |
Tandoori ldli | 138 |
Tandoori Quesadilla | 141 |
Tekri Picks | 143 |
Tempeh Goreng | 144 |
Tempeh in Pandanus Leaf | 146 |
Tempeh with Bamboo Shoots | 148 |
Hoe to Cook Sago | 150-151 |
Thai Noodle on Paneer | 153 |
Tomato and Basil Muffin | 155 |
Wasabi Mushrooms | 156 |
Wraps | |
Greek Wrap | 159 |
Indian Wrap | 167 |
Italian Wrap | 162 |
Thai Curry Werap | 165 |
Yakitori on Parmesan Crisps | 166 |
Zucchini Bean Tacos | 168 |
Cooking Story | 171 |
Cord | 172-173 |
Basic Recipes | |
Cocount Chutney | 174 |
Hummus | 174 |
Mint Chutney | 175 |
Mojo Picon Sauce | 175 |
Paneer (version 1) | 176 |
Paneer (version 2) | 176 |
Pesto | 177 |
Sushi Rice | 177 |
Tamarind Chutney | 178 |
Tandoori Marinade | 178 |
Tomato Chutney | 179 |
Glossary | 180-185 |
Chinmaya Vijaya-The Orphanage | 186-187 |
About the Mission | 188 |
There are certain things we just do better, with more ease, Tasks that fill us with joy and we excel at, Everyone is blessed with their own talents, their skills and their passions. When we are good at, we are most efficient and stress-free. In turn, the results are generally ideal, we accomplish the task with a great sense of satisfaction and we are not in any way taxed. Therefore, it is natural for us to want to gravitate towards these kinds of tasks and with habitual practice, we find we are constantly improving. This, in the Hindu scriptures is called swa-dharma, performing tasks and actions that are complementary to our in- built temperament or nature. To find our swa-dharma and to work in line with it, fortifies and reinforces our spiritual evolution.
To achieve swa-dharma, we need not escape to an ashram or a monastery, we need not exchange our everyday clothes for orange robes nor do we need to sit in solitary confinement chanting incessantly. We can unfold in our spiritual quest everyday as we go about our daily routine. This most practical, accessible and easily performed spirituality is called karma yoga. To find one's passion and talent and to work in line with it is a key ingredient in Karma Yoga. However, simply performing the action is not enough, it must be accompanied by an alteration of one's attitude while performing the action.
Before we engage ourselves in an action or a task, we very often base our decision on the end result of that action If the act brings us immense pleasure or in any way suits our personal agenda, we tend to engage ourselves in those acts or tasks. This type of action is self-benefitting and limited. However, if that very same act is undertaken not for one's own benefit or pleasure in mind, but as a service to humanity or with the thought of a higher cause in mind, that very same act of worship.
A group of ladies, predominantly housewives, who regularly cook for their husbands, children friends and neighbours endeavored to direct passion, talent, skill and knowledge to compile a cookbook to honor their Guru, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, with a view to dedicate what they did best, in order, to serve a greater cause of encouraging vegetarianism, non-violence and eco-friendliness. Recipes were created to cater to many different needs-to those who want a healthier meatless lifestyle, to those who want to enterain at home and those who want a bit more variety in their family meals.
In doing this Project, their actions evolved from Swa-dharma to Karma yoga, from work to worship. The result is this very informative cookbook, an offering by all involved, at the feel of Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda.
A heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to this book in big ways and little, and have chosen, in the spirit of Karma yoga, to remain nameless. Cook, Nourish, Enjoy!!
Dedication to Guru | 1 |
Letter from Guruji | 2 |
Preface | 3 |
Table of Contents | 4-5 |
Handy Hints for Grease Free Frying | 6-7 |
Asparagus Straws | 8 |
Baked Poha Croquettes | 10 |
Banana Leaf Parcel | 13 |
Basil Leaf Tofu Bites | 15 |
Bean Bundles | 17 |
Beetroot Fingers | 19 |
Black Pepper Paneer | 21 |
Capsicm, Onion and AsparagusPastry | 23 |
Caramelized Onion Tart | 24 |
Cashew Nut Tikki | 27 |
Chaat | |
Chatpati Paneer and Potato Chaat | 28 |
Mango Papadi Chaat | 30 |
Sandwich Chaat | 33 |
Sprout and Spinach Chaat | 35 |
Groping in the Dark | 36-37 |
Cheesey Puffs with Harlequin Dip | 39 |
cheesy Pesto Muffin | 41 |
CoconutTofu | 42 |
Coriander and Blinis | 44 |
Cream Cheese Wontons | 47 |
Cream Corn Fritters | 48 |
Creamy Melts | 51 |
Crisply Florets | 53 |
Crostinis | |
Brocolli and Mushroom | 54 |
Fig and Ricotta | 55 |
Corn and Capsicum | 56 |
Crunchy Cereal Tofu | 59 |
Curry Vegetable Whelk | 61 |
Gow Gees | 62 |
Cooking Grades | 64-65 |
Gururati Muuthia | 67 |
Lah Lah Tofu | 68 |
Lebanese Bread | 71 |
Leek and Celery Filo | 72 |
Lemon and Dill Risotto Cakes | 74 |
Mediterranean Rolls | 77 |
Mexican Roulettes | 79 |
Mini Polenta Rizza | 80 |
Moong Dhal Dhokla | 82 |
Mushroom Cutlets | 85 |
Mushroom Topped Triangles | 86 |
Oats ldli | 88 |
Palak Paneer Rolls | 91 |
Paneer and Mushroom Curried Satays | 93 |
Penang Kebabs | 94 |
Pistachio Grapes | 97 |
Portobello Burgers with Gorgonzola | 98 |
Roaste Ego | 100-101 |
Potato Next with Aocado Filling Avocado Filling | 103 |
Potato Nest with Paneer | 105 |
Red Pesto Risotto Balls | 106 |
Salad Shots | 108 |
Salsa Spirals | 111 |
Savory Danish Pastries | 113 |
Sesama Coated Croquettes | 114 |
Spiced Mushroom Mousse | 116 |
Spicy Kimchee Pajeon | 119 |
Spinach Cheese Polenta Squares | 120 |
Steamed Methi Rolls | 123 |
Straight From The Heart | 124-125 |
Summer Rolls | 126 |
Sushi | |
Beetroot Sushi | 128 |
Layered Curried Sushi | 130 |
Machurian Sushi | 133 |
Mango Sushi | 135 |
Spinach Sushi | 137 |
Tandoori ldli | 138 |
Tandoori Quesadilla | 141 |
Tekri Picks | 143 |
Tempeh Goreng | 144 |
Tempeh in Pandanus Leaf | 146 |
Tempeh with Bamboo Shoots | 148 |
Hoe to Cook Sago | 150-151 |
Thai Noodle on Paneer | 153 |
Tomato and Basil Muffin | 155 |
Wasabi Mushrooms | 156 |
Wraps | |
Greek Wrap | 159 |
Indian Wrap | 167 |
Italian Wrap | 162 |
Thai Curry Werap | 165 |
Yakitori on Parmesan Crisps | 166 |
Zucchini Bean Tacos | 168 |
Cooking Story | 171 |
Cord | 172-173 |
Basic Recipes | |
Cocount Chutney | 174 |
Hummus | 174 |
Mint Chutney | 175 |
Mojo Picon Sauce | 175 |
Paneer (version 1) | 176 |
Paneer (version 2) | 176 |
Pesto | 177 |
Sushi Rice | 177 |
Tamarind Chutney | 178 |
Tandoori Marinade | 178 |
Tomato Chutney | 179 |
Glossary | 180-185 |
Chinmaya Vijaya-The Orphanage | 186-187 |
About the Mission | 188 |