Amrita Prasadam

The Art of Indian Cooking

Amrita Prasadam is a Membership-based course which delivers the joys of making fresh, flavorful, vegetarian Indian cuisine in the comfort of your own home. With Amrita Prasadam, you’ll be able to master the art of both North and South Indian cooking with instructional videos and recipes for each month of the year.
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Each month, enjoy delicious recipes, cultural programs, Vedic chants and enlightening satsangs by Amma's senior disciples. You also receive the extensive video library of 18+ hours of videos to enjoy!

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AMRITA PRASADAM EPISODE GUIDE

The Best Tasting Year of Your Life

In Amrita Prasadam, life is a celebration of the divine. Learn how Authentic Indian Cooking is interwoven with the holidays, festivals and traditions of India. Cook delicious recipes. Connect with Amritapuri. Discover and integrate sacred teachings with day-to-day living. Transform everyday into a celebration.

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January Episodes

Happy Pongal! Pongal is the harvest festival in South India that falls in the month of Thai masam (usually January).

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Pongal Satsang & Vedic Chanting

Vaju explains the significance of this holy festival and recites some traditional Vedic chants from the Surya Upanishad.

SATSANG

The Vital Role of Food in Spirituality

Pongal Satsang by Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

SATSANG

Kitchen 101 - Episode 4

Saffron, jaggery, flattened rice and more! Discover some key ingredients and spices used in this month's menu.

KITCHEN 101

Pesarat Dosa & Red Spicy Chutney

Healthy savory dosa (pancake) made from green mung beans. Known as Pesarat - is a speciality breakfast from the Andhra cuisine and paired with flavorful red chutney.

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Sakkarai Pongal & Ven Pongal

Sakkarai Pongal is a creamy, sweet porridge and a festive dish traditionally made during the Pongal Festival in South India. Ven Pongal is a savory rice and lentil porridge that's also offered as prasad Pongal festival season.

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February Episodes


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"Food & Spirituality" - Special Satsang with Swami Shubamritananda Puri

“When we consume food with the remembrance of God, it becomes a steady reflection on the Self alone.”

SATSANG

Kitchen 101 - Episode 5

This month includes a look at the key ingredients, spices and equipment that we use in Amrita Prasadam.

KITCHEN 101

Palak Paneer & Stuffed Chapati

A classic North Indian curry that is colorful, flavorsome and nutrient-rich!

RECIPE

Rava Dosa & Onion Chutney

A popular South Indian tiffin variety, this crispy, thin, netted dosa is incredibly quick and easy to prepare as the batter doesn’t need to be fermented.

Serve with this slightly tart onion chutney. It is simple to prepare and is an excellent accompaniment to any South Indian snack.

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March Episodes


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Special "Food & Spirituality" Satsang with Swami Dayamritananda Puri

He shares some rare stories about Amma and cooking from his experiences and gives some practical advice to bring spirituality into our kitchens.

SATSANG

Vedic Chanting & Shivaratri Satsang with Vaju

Vaju starts out with some Vedic chanting dedicated to Lord Shiva followed by a special Shivaratri Satsang about the significance of this holy day.

SATSANG

Kitchen 101 - Episode 6

In this episode we will get to know the various dals, lentils and pulses used in Indian cooking.

KITCHEN 101

Chole Curry, Bhatura & Punjabi Sweet Lassi

Traditional North Indian puffy deep fried bread paired with a flavorful chickpea curry simmered in a spicy & tangy gravy. Sweet lassi is a tasty and cooling yogurt drink that compliments this scrumptious meal.

RECIPE

Iyengar Puliyodharai - Tamarind Rice

A traditional and popular South Indian rice dish made with tamarind paste, spices and rice.

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April Episodes

The symbolic significance of Vishu resides in the prayerful desire that the bounteous blessings of God, represented by the harvest of fruits and flowers, are with us throughout the year.

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"Food & Spirituality" - Satsang by Swami Atmananda Puri

SATSANG

Vishu Satsang & Vedic Chanting

Join Vaju for a special "Vishukanni" satsang and vedic chanting. Vishu is a special harvest festival of peace and joy that reminds us about our connection to Mother Nature. The message of Vishu encompasses everything that is needed for living.

SATSANG

Kitchen 101 - Episode 7

Take a closer look at some of the key ingredients, spices and equipment that we use in Amrita Prasadam.

KITCHEN 101

Idli & Vegetable Sambar

A type of steamed rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent and popular as a breakfast item in South India. Paired with a rich, savory lentil based vegetable soup, made with split pigeon peas, vegetables and aromatic spices.

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Idli Batter

Learn how to make the rice batter for Idli, a popular South Indian steamed, savory rice cake.

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