Srila Prabhupada and the Sixth Commandment: “Thou Shalt Not Kill”
By Steven J. Rosen At a recent interreligious conference, I happened to mention that we devotees of Krishna are vegetarian, and in the midst of the discussion, I referred to the Sixth Commandment: “Thou shalt not kill.” A prominent Christian scholar, who was part of the discussion, asked what the commandment had to do with vegetarianism. “It has everything to do with it!” I responded. “If...
Simple Boiled Rice
Indian rice pots are very heavy, giving excellent heat distribution. They are usually made of tinned brass or bell metal and have round bottoms, narrow necks and saucer like lids. When rice is cooked in these pots, it is boiled until about half done. Then muslin cloth is tied over the neck and the water is drained off. Next, the lid is put in place, live coal embers are put in the lid and the pot is set on dying coal embers....
Simple Tomato chutney
I was first introduced to one of Srila Prabhupada’s famous tomato chutneys in 1966, and it still remains one of my favorites today. In my early days as his cook, I recall few feasts, banquets or journeys that did not include some variation or another. I have taken the liberty of approximating measurements, as Srila prabhupada cooked with out measuring tools. Try this chutney with any rice or dal, or vegetables that are...
Potato Soup
Ingredients • Potatoes – 10 medium sized • Couple big handfuls of freshly picked basil leaves (if available, otherwise use dried basil) • Hing – 1/4-1/2 tsp • Black pepper – 1/2 – 1 tsp • Salt, as desired • Ghee Preparation: 1. Peel and cut potatoes into large chunks 2. Add water until potatoes are covered and a few inches...
Zafrani Pulao
Ingredients •Basmati rice………………………………. 2 cups •Ghee………………………………………. 4 tbsp •Raisins…………………………………….. 25-30...