One red-hot Mutton concoction
The brother made a special request for Rogan Josh, which is a rich, mild curry dish hailing from the Kashmir region, and now popularised around the world. Interestingly, Wiki reports that one interpretation of the origins of the name of the dish is from the red colour from the chilly powder used, which is also taken to symbolise passion.
And to complement this post, I, sheepishly in Singapore, share with you the fine words of Jonathan Swift:
Gently stir and blow the fire,
Lay the mutton down to roast,
Dress it quickly, I desire,
In the dripping put a toast,
That I hunger may remove --
Mutton is the meat I love.
On the dresser see it lie;
Oh, the charming white and red;
Finer meat ne'er met the eye,
On the sweetest grass it fed:
Let the jack go swiftly round,
Let me have it nice and brown'd.
On the table spread the cloth,
Let the knives be sharp and clean,
Pickles get and salad both,
Let them each be fresh and green.
With small beer, good ale and wine,
Oh ye gods! how I shall dine.
Har har.
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