Here is the story of an individual, who went on to become a brand, which lives on…
Born in Pune, India, Mrs. Tarla Dalal moved to Bombay after her marriage. In 1966, she started cookery classes from her residence. Her classes became a phenomenal success, with a long waiting-list of students wanting to join them. At one time, it was being said, “If you want to get your daughter married, send her to Mrs. Dalal's classes.” That was because students always became experts in cooking, by the end of their sessions!
As a logical extension to cookery classes, she started writing cookbooks so she could reach out to more people. She has written a total of 170 titles, several of which have been translated into various languages like Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, and even Dutch and Russian! The vast range of books she has brought out shows her deep understanding of cookery as an art and science. From nutrition and health to Indian and international cuisine, from traditional to innovative, everyday cooking to grand menus, her books help readers cook what they like in the best possible way. Her multi-cuisine and course cookbooks, along with her very successful health series, have sold over 6 million copies.