Master Chef, food writer and the beacon bearer of Gujarati cuisine, Tarla Dalal, made a peaceful passing early this morning. She is the only Indian chef who was awarded the Padma Shree. Her recipes started as kitchen experiments to pamper her husband’s platter, but became a career that won her accolades across the world. Here’s why her recipes not just ruled her husband’s heart but won us over, as well.
1. Everybody falls for a good love story and Tarla’s love for cooking is no different. Once upon a time, some fifty years ago, she was to marry a boy who was studying in the US and craved homemade Indian khaana. So, she taught herself to cook beyond the usual dal sabzi. It’s no wonder that her recipes come from the heart.
2. All the ingredients that she uses can be bought from the local grocery store. You don’t have to desperately scout for them or request your city-dwelling friends and family to send parcels.
3. Those who complain of cooking being a complex process, must have never watched Tarla Dalal’s recipe videos.
4. Her recipes are rooted in cooking for her family, so she has some amazing and simple recipes for kids.
5. She has consistently focused on making Indian food healthy and you will find some wonder recipes that use just one spoonful of oil.
Tarla Dalal lives on with her recipes!
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