Tarla Dalal
Indian chef and cookbook author
Born
1936
90 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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An influential figure in Indian cuisine, contributed significantly to the popularization of vegetarian cooking. Authored over 100 cookbooks, guiding home cooks with recipes that range from traditional Indian dishes to innovative fusion cuisines. Established a successful cooking school that trained many aspiring chefs. Launched a website providing recipes and cooking tips, further extending culinary education to a broader audience.
Authored over 100 cookbooks
Founded an influential cooking school
Launched a popular cooking website
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