Camasikshiri, Camasīkṣīri, Camasi-kshiri: 1 definition

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Camasikshiri 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.

The Sanskrit term Camasīkṣīri can be transliterated into English as Camasiksiri or Camasikshiri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Chamasikshiri.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)

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

Camasīkṣīri (चमसीक्षीरि) or simply Camasī refers to a type of milk dish, according to 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.—Siddhānna-prakaraṇa describes the recipes and properties of different dishes. We can categorize the dishes into eight types based on their main ingredients. They are [viz., milk dishes, etc.] and miscellaneous dishes. Milk dishes are the dishes prepared with milk [such as camasīkṣīri].

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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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