{"product_id":"the-book-of-dals-hardcover","title":"The Book of Dals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePratibha Karan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDals have been an essential part of the human diet for centuries and they are an integral part of Indian cuisine. There are many enticing varieties of dals to choose from. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pratibha Karan, in \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Dals\u003c\/i\u003e, takes you on an incredible journey to different regions of the country and shows how locally available spices and herbs, vegetables and fruit impact the food of that region. The variety of dals and dal-based dishes that you can make with these are phenomenal and mind-boggling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book offers many varieties of beautiful, fragrant and beguiling dals that will have anyone savouring them in raptures. From the southern India, you will find Telangana Sambar, Khatti Dal and Dalcha with Vegetables and Meat. They are made using delicious combinations of chillies, tamarind, cloves, cardamom, pepper, coconut, curry leaves and drumsticks. It also has recipes such as Kootu from Tamil Nadu and the famous Bisi Bele Huliyana from Karnataka. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You will also find Lentils in Coconut Milk, Katachi Amti and Moong Sprouts from Maharashtra, and Dhansak, a Parsi dish, from Gujarat in western India. Dals from eastern India such as Chana Dal Bengali-style and Assamese Mati Maa are included. From the northern India, Delhi Rajma and Punjabi Dal Makhani find a place in the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is not limited by borders. It includes exotic dal recipes from the neighbouring countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka, and some delicious and wholesome dal-based soups too.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePratibha Karan studied economics at Lady Shri Ram College. She is an IAS officer of 1967 batch and retired as Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries in 2003. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Princely Legacy: Hyderabadi Cuisine\u003c\/i\u003e covering the history, culture and cuisine of Hyderabad and \u003ci\u003eBiryani\u003c\/i\u003e-India's most beloved dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772639969568,"sku":"9780670092178","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6725814399b442c62695a4aec16684af.webp?v=1780410304","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-book-of-dals-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}