Shukla - Sattvik: foods of India

I NTRODUCTION

Overhauling our cooking and eating patterns is not an easy task. After all, our palate has long ruled us and like anyone used to power, is reluctant to relinquish control. Keeping this in view, the recipes presented here are relatively easy to prepare, tasty and nourishing. As you make these dishes, you will find the particular combinations and proportions of seasonings, spices and herbs that suit you individually. The important fact to remember is that anything in excess is harmful and even sattvik food consumed unwisely will have a tamasik effect. Moderation is therefore crucial.

When the craving for less preferable food options strikes (such as fried foods) and it will opt for homemade snacks, made with love, offered to the Divine and consumed fresh. More importantly, live in the present and do not wallow in guilt about having eaten something that was not in accordance with these principles. Instead of thinking of what you should not have eaten, engage actively in preparing food that you know is good for you. With time, the desire for food that does not suit you will certainly wane, provided you make simple, fresh and balanced dishes the basic framework for your daily diet. Our bodies are always speaking to us its just that we do not often stop to listen. So it is time to let a rewarding dialogue begin.