Monish Gujral, a graduate from Delhi University, studied hotel management at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, Delhi, before joining his illustrious grandfather, Kundan Lal Gujral, at his restaurant, Moti Mahal. Not only has Monish kept his grandfather's legend alive, he has expanded the brand and launched the Moti Mahal Delux Tandoori Trail chain of restaurants, with pan-India and international operations, spread over a hundred franchises. Monish's first cookbook was chosen as the finalist for the Tenth Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, 2004.