Vimvate, Vīmvaṭe, Vim-vate: 1 definition

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Vimvate means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)

Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval India

Vīmvaṭe refers to a type of dish featuring meat (mamsa) as an ingredient, as described as described in the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.

(Ingredients of Vīmvaṭe): marrow of ash-gourd, salt, cumin seeds, ginger, coriander and asafoetida.

(Cooking instructions): The marrow of ash-gourd is first cut into small pieces. It is mixed with salt and cumin seeds. Then it is well dried. Make small vaṭakas out of this mixture with palm. It is then baked in the fire and flavoured with ginger, coriander and asafoetida. It is known asvīmvaṭe.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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