Amrita Prasadam

The Art of Indian Cooking

24+ hours  ●  54+ recipes  ●  Self-paced

Amrita Prasadam is a recipe library and cooking 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.

🌿 Monthly themes
🌿 Satsangs & Vedic chanting

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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 24+ hours of videos to enjoy!

Amrita Prasadam Episode Guide

The best tasting year of your life!

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Welcome to Amrita Prasadam!

This course starts in September to celebrate Amma's birthday. Join a twelve month cooking journey. Discover delicious recipes themed to India's festivals and traditions, inspiring satsangs & more!

Resources: Welcome video & welcome letter.

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September (Ganesha Chaturthi)

Learn the rich traditions of Ganesha Chaturthi and how to make prasad. Satsang with Swami Shantamritananda Puri and Vaju.

Recipes:
Modak, quinoa upama, sabudana khichadi, and yellow split moong dal.

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October (Navaratri)

Discover the beautiful traditions and recipes of the nine nights of the Goddess. Satsang with Bri. Anamayamrita Chaitanya and Vaju.

Recipes:
Channa sundal, rava kesari, vegetable kurma, and chapati.

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November (Diwali)

Celebrate the Festival of Lights by learning some delicious recipes. Satsang with Swami Purnamritananda Puri and Vaju.

Recipes: Gulab jamun & khoya, veg biryani & onion raita, carrot halwa, paruppu vada & masala chai.

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December (Holidays & New Year)

Get cozy with warming foods and learn an Amritapuri favorite recipe! Sri Ganapati - Vedic chanting with Vaju.

Recipes: Vegetable ishtu & vellappam and bhavanji kanji & coconut chammanthi.

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January (Pongal)

Happy Pongal! Pongal is the South India harvest festival that usually occurs in January. Satsang with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya & Vaju.

Recipes: Pesarat dosa & red spicy chutney and sakkarai pongal & ven pongal.

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February (Winter)

Warm up this winter with grounding comfort foods. Satsang with Swami Shubamritananda Puri & Vaju.

Recipes: Palak paneer & stuffed chapati, rava dosa & onion chutney.

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March (Shivaratri)

Dive into Shivaratri, the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Satsang with Swami Dayamritananda Puri & Vaju.

Recipes: Chole curry, bhatura & Punjabi sweet lassi, Iyengar puliyodharai (tamarind rice).

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April (Vishu)

Vishu is a special harvest and planting festival that nurtures our bountiful connection to Mother Nature. Satsang with Swami Atmananda Puri & Vaju.

Recipes: Homemade Idli batter and idli with vegetable sambar.

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May (Late Spring)

Shift from spring to summer with delicious recipes and uplifting satsangs. Satsang with Br. Sachinmayamrita Chaitanya and Vaju.

Recipes: Curd rice, mixed vegetable thoran, potato fry and uttappam with chayote chutney.

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June (Summer)

Summer is here! Learn to make a delicious recipe from Amma's US Summer Tour. Satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana and Vaju.

Recipes: Kuzhi paniyaram & coconut cilantro chutney and baingan bharta with lemon rice.

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July (Guru Purnima)

Guru Purnima is a celebration to express reverence and pay gratitude to our teachers and the Guru. Satsang with Br. Rishi Chaitanya and Vaju.

Recipes: Vermicelli payasam and besan dosa with a healthy salad.

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August (Sri Krishna Jayanthi)

Celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with inspiring satsang and delicious recipes. Satsang with Swami Amritageetananda Puri and Vaju.

Recipes: Unniyappam (sweet fritters), pav bhaji (street food) and the famous masala dosa with coconut chutney.

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Kitchen 101 Playlist

In this series of short videos, Chef Vaju covers the basics and fundamentals of Indian cooking. Learn key ingredients, spices and equipment like: ghee and oils, chillis and aromatic delicacies, grains and dals, condiments, pressure cookers, pans and much more.

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More than a cooking course

Authentic Indian recipes, spiritual insights, and a glimpse into life at Amritapuri—all in one experience.

  • 1. What do I cook?

    Delicious, healthy and wholesome vegetarian recipes: South Indian Favorites, North Indian Flavors, Fusion & Healthy, Snacks, Sweets & More and Kitchen 101.

  • 2. What's special about it?

    The spiritual dimension interwoven with high quality, step-by-step instructional videos filmed on location from the sacred kitchens of Amritapuri.

  • 3. How are Amma's disciples involved?

    Each month, Amma's senior disciples offer their timeless wisdom on incorporating spirituality with cooking through practical tips and priceless Amma gems of wisdom.

  • 4. Why is this different from YouTube?

    Expert guidance & foundations of Indian cooking from culinary instructor & cookbook author, Vaju, with downloadable, high quality PDF recipes, ingredient lists & shopping lists.

  • 5. What about food allergies?

    Substitutions for dietary restrictions (vegan and gluten-free options). Tips for creating a sacred kitchen space with focus on conscious cooking, service and gratitude.

“The mental disposition of the one who prepares food is transmitted to all those who consume it. Food can be transmuted into Prasadam if cooked with the right attitude.”
– Amma

Transform Cooking into a Spiritual Practice

Learn South Indian, North Indian and healthy recipes with a spiritual focus. As we prepare food in remembrance of God, cooking becomes a sadhana (spiritual practice) for the mind, body and soul. 

Many of these delectable recipes are popular favorites from Amma‘s North American Tours. 

Created with Amma's teachings in mind, the lessons in this course encourage us to cook as a conscious exercise in prayer, gratitude to nature, and nutrition.

Amrita Prasadam is hosted by culinary instructor and cookbook author, Vaju Moorthy from Amritapuri, a long time volunteer at the M.A. Math. Vaju is an accomplished Indian cook, with recipes so irresistible that you can’t help but rush for seconds.

Be part of an authentic Indian cooking experience, directly from Amritapuri to your home!

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