Tarla Dalal

Food Writer

Indian Pune, Maharashtra

Quick Info

ProfessionFood Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/06/1936
Age77 years (died on 06, Nov, 2013)
BirthplacePune, Maharashtra
Date of Death06/11/2013

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 2"
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

B.A in Economics1956

Personal Life

Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1960
HusbandNalin Dalal
Children
  • Sanjay Dalal
  • Deepak Dalal
  • Renu Dalal

Family

SpouseNalin Dalal
Children
  • Sanjay Dalal
  • Deepak Dalal
  • Renu Dalal

Career

Awards
  • Women of the Year by Indian Merchants' Chamber in 2005
  • Padma Shri for cooking in 2007

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Tarla Dalal was born in a Vaishnav family.
2. She had a passion for cooking from a young age.
3. In 1960, she married Nalin Dalal and moved to Bombay.
4. She began teaching cooking classes for young girls.
5. In 1974, she published 'Pleasures of Vegetarian Cooking.'
6. She introduced people to international cuisines and vegetarian versions of non-vegetarian dishes.
7. Her books were translated into multiple languages.
8. Tarla Dalal started her own business and website.
9. She was known for her innovative use of technology and social media.
10. She used her culinary skills to advocate for vegetarianism and support charitable causes.
11. Dalal introduced the magazine 'Cooking and More.'
12. Her legacy includes simplifying recipes and transforming cooking for many.
13. In 2013, she passed away due to a heart attack.
14. She authored over 170 cookbooks, with sales exceeding 10 million copies worldwide.
15. She hosted popular TV shows including 'Cook It Up with Tarla Dalal' and 'The Tarla Dalal Show'.
16. In 1987, she established Sanjay and Co. with her son Sanjay.
17. Her website tarladalal.com featured over 17,000 recipes.
18. Nalin Dalal, her husband, passed away in 2005.
19. She started cooking classes from home in 1966.
20. Her first book 'The Pleasures of Vegetarian Cooking' sold over 1.5 million copies.
21. In 2000, her line of ready-to-cook mixes was acquired by International Bestfoods Ltd.
22. In 2007, she launched the 'Total Health Series' of cookbooks.
23. Her recipes were published in about 25 magazines.
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