Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's latest book, Cooking With Love, lists numerous recipes from his mother's kitchen. The Guide got the chef to talk about his love for his mom's cooking and share recipes of the favourite dishes he relished as a childu00a0

What was the inspiration behind compiling this book?
The inspiration is the food that is in the book. I have dedicated the book to my brother Rajeev who came up with the idea of compiling our family favourites. We worked on this book for over five years. Together, we are thanking our mom for her unconditional love. It is also my humble way of thanking my mother-in-law for sharing her culinary legacy.

How much of a role did your love for your mother's cooking play in you becoming a chef?
It has played a great role. When I was growing up I saw my father and mother cook together. Then my elder brother showed his interest by joining them in the kitchen and helping them out. I, too, followed as the whole family was in the kitchen! For me, seeing men cook was a normal thing. And, of course, the food cooked by my dad and mom is what inspired me to always cook with the special ingredient called love and then, with the passage of time, become a chef.