The Ayurvedic Cookbook by Amadea Morningstar with Urmila Desai. Published by Lotus Press, second printing 1991. 351 page paperback cook book. The first section of this book explains the thinking behind Ayurvedic cooking and the difference between the three doshas- Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It attempts to help you find which one you are, gives examples of meal plans and then the rest of the book is made up of recipes. Some of the recipes are so easy, simple and delicious and some take much longer but are equally delicious. There is a wonderful section on beverages including lassis and almond milk. Each recipe designates which dosha it would be good for. The breakfast and snack sections are also great. A very good book for someone wanting to explore Indian cooking or looking for new recipes. Book in excellent condition with some minor wear to edges of cover. ISBN 0914955063 Free shipping within U.S.International customers please do not use the shopping cart but contact us and we will quote you shipping and email and invoice to you.