A master of Indian food preparation

A master of Indian food preparation is really a holistic healer. He or she ministers to the needs of the whole person—body, mind and spirit. Simple foods and herbs are the medicinal ingredients. not only are the ingredients and nutritional values of food of great importance for good health, but so are the color, taste and smell. When her child has the flu, a mother will prepare special stuffed chapatis with onions and herbs to break the fever. A creamy turmeric drink may be served for stiff joints, or a diet of well- cooked beans and rice may be prescribed for digestive weakness. While the ingredients in the dishes are believed to have healing properties in themselves, equally important is the love with which they are prepared and the spirit in which they are served. Through love and service, the Indian cook imparts healing energy to those who partake of a meal.