Author: Aisha Saeed

Illustrator: Anoosha Syed

Publisher: Salaam Reads

I had been wanting to read this book and was finally able to last weekend and it didn’t disappoint. Bilal’s Dad is about to Cooke daal. Bilal helps Dad set it and goes out to play. One by one, all his friends are curious if the daal is ready. But Bilal knows daal takes time. Finally when it’s close to dinner time, Bilal helps Dad add the final touches and everyone gets to taste the daal – so creamy it melts in your mouth!

Daal is a perfect comfort food and my go to dish to make when I am in a bind. I love Bilal’s character and also his Dad. And I loved the sharing aspect that the book brought out. Feasts are always enjoyed more when shared with friends and family. This Thanksgiving holiday will be different. Maybe we can’t sit around the same table, but maybe it’s a good time to share your family recipes, your comfort food, your go -to dish with your family and friends and make a feast out of it!

What’s your recipe?