Mona Verma: 2 books

Upas or fasting, is an integral part of everyday life in India. From north to south, east to west, the variations and traditions governing fasting foods is vast. Dictated by region, availability of ingredients, as well as time-honoured customs, the fasting foods of India present an entire compendium...

Ma ke hath ka dal chawal (mother’s dal-rice), is what most Indians love when it comes to their all-time favourite food. The further Indians travel from home, the more Dal can be served as a main course, side dish, soup, salad or even a sweet. At break­fast, lunch, tea or dinner, dal in some form is...