About The Book

Discover the magic of India’s most loved comfort food with The Ultimate Dal Cook Book. This delightful collection brings together a wide variety of traditional and modern dal recipes from across India, offering something for every taste, occasion, and skill level.From the rich and creamy Dal Makhani of Punjab to the tangy Sambar of South India, and from simple homestyle dals to festive delicacies, this book is your one-stop guide to mastering the art of cooking lentils.Designed for both beginners and seasoned cooks, every recipe comes with easy-to-follow instructions, practical cooking tips, and serving suggestions to make your meals wholesome and flavourful.Whether you want a quick everyday meal or an authentic dish for special gatherings, this book will help you cook delicious, protein-packed, and nutritious dal dishes that the whole family will love.

About The Author

Mona Asoka Verma nee Pahlajani was born in Sukker of Sindh province, now in Pakistan, in 1940. It was only after her marriage in 1964 in Mumbai that she started taking an interest in the kitchen. While in Delhi with her husband, she attended cookery classes, and later, first in Kolkata and then in Mumbai she set up her own successful cookery courses. At one point in time, nearly fifteen of her students ran independent classes of their own.Mona Asoka Verma has a flair for writing Hindi poetry and is a keen student of Indian classical music. She is a social worker with many years of experience in the Lion’s movement in Mumbai as well as she was for some time on the advisory board of Chembur Vidya Samiti, Mumbai, which is dedicated to the cause of poor women.Mona Asoka Verma has authored four cookery books and two Hindi poetry books, all well received.Mona Asoka Verma is married to Asoka Verma, a senior company executive, now retired. They have a son and a daughter and now live in Noida.