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Vegetarianism is mostly a good thing. One recommends it
But one mustn't romanticize Indian vegetarian food (which I subsist on)
There is a world of a difference between the vegan food consumed by Djokovic and the sugar-laden, rice heavy, "low on veggie" food consumed by Indians
But one mustn't romanticize Indian vegetarian food (which I subsist on)
There is a world of a difference between the vegan food consumed by Djokovic and the sugar-laden, rice heavy, "low on veggie" food consumed by Indians
The problem with the "traditionalist" discourse in India is -
There is little emphasis on the ideal of "mitAhAra" (moderate eating) prescribed in our ancient texts
There is a vague glorification of vegetarianism, without much attention to the right kind of vegetarian food
There is little emphasis on the ideal of "mitAhAra" (moderate eating) prescribed in our ancient texts
There is a vague glorification of vegetarianism, without much attention to the right kind of vegetarian food
The best "vegetarian" food one can eat is the food that is served on death ceremonies down South.
The 12th day food..Which is usually very rich in several vegetables, and low on delicacies and sugar
The 12th day food..Which is usually very rich in several vegetables, and low on delicacies and sugar
Go to any wedding down South.
Whenever the cook comes over to serve Dal (pulses), it is usually served in such terribly small quantities! The so-called "Paruppu sadam" (in Tamil)
Very often the pickle served is more than the "paruppu" served
One should have more dal than that
Whenever the cook comes over to serve Dal (pulses), it is usually served in such terribly small quantities! The so-called "Paruppu sadam" (in Tamil)
Very often the pickle served is more than the "paruppu" served
One should have more dal than that
