The Wild feast
A memory reminding old days
When did you go for a picnic with friends and cooked yourself as an amateur and made it a grand success against all odds ? That too, when all amateur cooks have different opinion and collectively try their best - it was so much fun.
Many times we discussed to have a picnic among our close friend groups and it could never happen. Blame Covid - it remained in plan since last two years. Finally, the time came, when Mr Basant took the initiative and promised to make it a reality. It was a small group of five people, few more could not join, but we enjoyed it thoroughly.
The first task - cleaning the mess a bit to find some space for us - I wish, they clean this every day, as they are charging a little. Basant and Anil did all the marketing previous day, except the meat. There were limited items - rice, meat, salad. So the meat had to be good for which, they got up early and went to a known person. All the spices were made ready at home as well. And then loading everything, and arriving at the spot - Barunei Hill, which is close to my native place.
I went directly to the spot, best friend was assigned the task of getting something to start - chicken fry.
Kudos to his wife who prepared it so tasty, and making it ready in the morning. And it was more than sufficient for five of us - perfect boost to start the fun.
And then the real fun began.
Putting that smoky fire, with Ashok volunteering to take the lead with two assistants 😀
The firewood that they brought was very less, so it had to be collected - roaming around, they found out - look at their happy faces.
Arranging those stones to put the container with space to accommodate firewood - not an easy task, but quite enjoying. This was my only contribution to cooking, except cheering them up.
We decided to cook the meat first as that would take more time. But then in the middle they realized, the chief cook put the mutton masala in the beginning, which was wrong. And it was decided, nothing is wrong - that is why its a Wild feast 😃 And at some point, they added anything they liked.
After some time, the second container had to be placed for parallel cooking - so some real skill was needed there. They needed some hot water to fry the spices properly.
And then one of us realized that potato was supposed to be fried first. There was no container to fry it then, so the jury decided to add them as is.
Finally the time came to test if its ready or not, unfortunately it was not. And then some real brainstorming - we needed a raw Papaya. So me and the other non-cooking friend Anil roamed around to see if other picnic parties have some to spare. After asking at several places, we found out one, and they happily shared. Going to the market or my home to get one would easily need half an hour, and we didn't have that much time to spare.
Knowing that the meat will be ready soon, they started cooking the rice as it takes very less time.
Doing a final round of testing, before making the sitting arrangement. We had already consumed half of the salad in the beginning, so did not prepare more as everyone was hungry looking at the mutton, and it was sufficient. And believe me it was so good - that smoky flavor - delectable taste. Seeing all this, there is a huge demand to make a family picnic - they don't want to miss the fun.
And then finally sitting for some time and doing the analysis - they were speaking like pro in cooking. That is what happens, when its a grand success - everyone wants to show their credit 😄. It was so much fun spending the day that we decided to meet more often and arrange something like this again, inviting more friends. It's easy to take a cook and then have him cook everything and sit and eat. But this has a whole different experience - collectively making it a success in-spite of all the odds. And of course we have learned to make it better next time.
Before going to my native home, I did not forget to take mutton to my home. I knew my father will be waiting for me.
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I got laughing when you said the chief cook mistakenly put the mutton masala in the beginning and you guys decided nothing was wrong with it.
Apart from telling that, what else we could do, better to set the mindset 😀
Any time you have a picnic where you cook is so much fun. After 2 years you must have all enjoyed it, and I bet the mutton with that outdoor smokey taste was delicious. It has me craving mutton at 6 in the morning!
For us, this kind of picnic when we cooked ourselves, is almost after more than a decade. More to follow :)
Oh wow that is a long time!
This is always fun to go out and spend some good time with friends which is pretty cool.
My husband shares one of his experiences when he was on a trip to northern areas and they didn't find a restaurant open. They cooked themselves with some odds and the chicken karhai turned out to be sumptuous. I think cooking yourself is another kind of fun and if the dish turns out to be delicious, the joy is multiplied.
They must have enjoyed it thoroughly, because cooking after not finding anything, makes one more hungry.
Indeed 😊
Looks like a nice get together with them. Foods cooked with wood tastes so good.
I know you and your friends will have more gatherings like these in the future, you can tell when looking to your eyes, that joy in friendship that is so alive, so rare, so energetic, that is great for all of you guys and so it will happen again :) I miss my old group of friends, most of them left Venezuela and when real far away, even some of them are on Asia, so I guess I might never see them again, yet is moments like these that keep alive my memories of them, especially doing a barbecue and eating burgers and stuff like that, anyway, hope you get to have another day like this one soon, big hug, see you around
Sanjeevm. Sorry for being mostly inactive, I was taking my time off for holy days and now I'm back on track :)
For some time, this takes us back in time.
And that is one of the things that refresh the soul on earth :) to be able to re-live friendship and family.
Wao! This made me remember those days when I still gather sticks together to cook. But trust me, those food are always very delicious but just the stain you get on your pots .. hope you enjoyed your time?
It was a lovely time spent, so much that there is now more demand to make it frequently.
Lol, that's just how it is. Especially when you get a better result from it.. hoping to see more of it
Partying with friends this way is really fun. It's great to see you enjoying yourself so well with friends. It really brought back my old memories, I have also had fun with friends like this many times
Partying with friends, that too cooking, is quite engaging and enjoying.
We went to a tribal friend's house in the hills last few months and cooked and ate there ourselves, it was really a different pleasure that you shared from your memories.
Yay! 🤗
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Yup. Covid affected us badly that it built a wall between us and those people dear to us. I'm glad that you got to see each other finally.
Amazing, hahaha, it's great to see communal connection and spirit amongst men who have set out valuable time to have fun. The rice-cooking process is quite fun, I mean, look at the meat and all that. It was great to listen to the conversation even I couldn't make out anything. I think it's a beautiful experience hahaha.
At the end, they were talking as if they have very professional knowledge :) And the food was amazing.
How are you dear friend @sanjeevm good day
It's good that finally, after the end of the pandemic, they were able to meet with friends
The dish looks delicious, I really appreciate you sharing this experience
have a great day
first of all congratulations for daring to be the cook at that wild party. Also, there is nothing better than enjoying a good meal in the open air, feeling the smoke from the fire and having a good time with friends.
And spend the entire time with happily with friends relaxing ourselves.
I have never gone for a picnic or any of this kind trip before. Last year I would have gone to visit a beach but things didn't work out. Perhaps, this year or next year, I will.
Those are cool and fun time photos. Such a memory will hardly be washed away.
Hehe, arranging of firewood and going out to look for papaya was a good contribution though...but it seems like you don't like cooking😀 I know A couple of male friends who don't fancy cooking😉
In all, you guys are amazing. Everyone contributed in their own way to make fulfilling. Glad you had a wonderful time with your male friends.
I don't know anything in cooking, can only make very few items.
Hehe, okay, perhaps you should consider going closer to your wife while she's cooking. She could show you some new things you could grab. I'm sure it's gonna be interesting and she would even be surprised you showed interest😎
She says don't come close while cooking, accident may happen :)
Seems like you all had a great time man! is good to see you sharing good times with your friends, we always need that time!
That is what we are feeling and planning for more such events.
Although I cook for myself everyday it's been long since I had some "feast" like the one you had.
I would say plan for one, this is a whole different fun.
Hey that looks like a really awesome picnic. It inspires me to want to do a cookout like this with some of my friends when the summer time comes. Thanks for inspiring
Of course, we should go for such outing to relax ourselves.
Good Day to you Sanjeevm, nice to see you having fun cooking with friends outside.
There is one question, with all my due respect sir, how come there is soooo much litter all over the place you meet up? Does everyone leave it without taking care of their own waste? How come you are not all having your own personal, lets say, "party-gear". Like less plastic more wood or bambus?
Sorry for my silly question, though i do not understand the littering part of our so beautiful planet at all.
That's a pinching question, but that is the reality. Nobody cares to take care of their own waste - blame all of us, that mindset or culture is yet to be set. With this big population, the litter quickly becomes big mess. Unfortunately the civic authorities whose job is that, do not even take care.
No Question is silly.
Thanks a lot for your honest answer... hopefully we all can set that culture before it is too late for us humans. Since the planet will live on no matter what circumstances it is in. 🙏
Campfire food has a special taste, I love picnics too. It is a pity that we have winter and frosts. You had a great time, everyone is happy in the photo.
It was a lovely time spent.
PICNIC! 😊😁😎🌈
what a friendly looking bunch of guys. and LOTS of motorbikes!
I like the papya story.. ain't noone got time to go get one, but here's some! :D
luv the outdoor, cooking on rocks..
A picnic with friends is the best way to have fun, especially when we can cook outdoors. In addition to getting to repeat it, they will do better, it's good to bring some lamb to their father
That time was something different when you were with your close friends that moment is one of the most memorable moment in our life and usually we never forget it....
Rice meet and salad is the best combination♥♥
@sanjeevm
You surely missed each other. Lots of laughters, stories, and food.
Browsing through the photos gave me a sense that you had a great picnic with your friends. The food looks so yummy! In comparison to my idea of outdoor cooking, the dishes that you cooked are really complex yet you and your friends managed to pull them off elegantly.
Outdoor cooking is very challenging and so I usually do BBQ or grilling :D
What matters is that you enjoyed the experience... and it's great that Covid is not as alarming as it used to be. Now, socializing is already allowed :)
Exactly, the time, the fun refreshes us.
I'm glad to learn that you think/feel so too :)
Wow, what a feast! And in this cool old school way, I love it :) Glad you guys could finally make it happen.
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