SLC-S31W3 -"My taste My Culture ; Festive Foods/ (Morog-Polao)!"
I am happy to participate in the 3rd week of Steemit Challenge season 31. I appriciate this challenge and love to participate.
Task 1: Preparation
Today I will Prepare a meal that is a festival meal and without this meal our festival remain incomplete now a day. The name of this meal is Morog polao/ Chicken Rice
Used Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
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| Chicken | 2 kg |
| Aromatic rice | 1Kg |
| Potatoes | 8-10 pieces(small size) |
| Onion slices | 4 cups |
| Ginger and garlic paste | 2 tablespoons |
| Yogurt | 1/2 cup |
| Special spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) | as needed |
| Bay leaves | 2 |
| Green chilies | 8-10 |
| Ghee | 1/2 cup |
| Oil | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | to taste |
| Raisins | for garnish |
| Hot water | as needed |
Making Process
Step- I
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First I collect all the ingredients and then I cut chicken. For marinate I add ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, fried onion,yogurt as per above mentioned quantity. Then mix all these ingredients properly. Then I rest it for 30 minutes.
Step-II
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Then I peel the potatoes and cut. I mske two pieces of a potato because here I used smsll sized potatoes. Wash those very well and fry them at low flame for about 3-5 minutes.
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Then I washed the rice well and soaked it for 20 minutes, then placed the rice in a small perforated container to drain the water.
Step-IV
In this step, I heated oil and ghee in a pan and added the marinated chicken and cooked it on low flame. No need to cover it with water as it will cook on low flame. And I cooked it till the chicken is soft. I also added green chillies here. When it is fully cooked, I transfer it another dish.
Step-V
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Now It's time to boil the rice. First I fry the rice for about 5 minutes and then add hot water. Add raisins here. Remember to add double of water according to rice amount. Then cover it for boil.
Step-VI
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Once the rice is cooked, I reduce the heat, add the cooked chicken, and cover and leave it airtight for 10-15 minutes.
Task 2: Festive Significance (2 marks)
In Bangladesh, morog polao is not just a delicious dish, it is deeply associated with special days and joyful moments. This dish is not usually cooked in everyday life; rather, it is prepared when there is a special occasion in the family or society.
Most often, morog polao is served at weddings or wedding invitations. In the Bengali wedding tradition, this dish is also considered a kind of ‘status’ or symbol of dignity. Serving it to entertain guests shows the richness and care of the arrangement.
In addition, morog polao is also a popular dish during Eid festivals, especially Eid-ul-Fitr. Morog polao also occupies a special place in the joy of the whole family sitting together on Eid day after a long month of fasting and eating delicious food. It increases the joy of Eid many times over.
Task 3: Festive Cultural significance(2 marks)
Rooster Polau holds a special place in the culture of Bangladesh. It is not just a food, but it is a reflection of various values of Bengali life, such as joy, unity, hospitality and tradition. Firstly, Rooster Polau is also very important as a Morog of joy and celebration. This dish is not cooked on an ordinary day, but is prepared at special moments of joy. Therefore, the sight of it awakens a sense of celebration in people's minds. When family members sit together and enjoy this dish, that moment becomes more joyful and memorable. Secondly, it is a symbol of unity and family bonding. Eating together has a special importance in our society. While cooking and serving Morog Polau, everyone in the family is involved in some way. This collective participation strengthens the family bond and creates a spirit of love and cooperation among everyone.
Thirdly, Morog Polau is also very important as an example of hospitality. Bengalis treat guests with great respect and want to give their best in hospitality. So when a guest comes to the house, Morog Polao is served to show respect and sincerity. It is a proud aspect of our culture, which carries the identity of our hospitality. Fourth, it is a symbol of tradition and cultural continuity. The method of cooking Morog Polao, its taste and style of serving have been passed down from generation to generation. This recipe, learned from our mothers and grandmothers, has survived in the same way even today. It reminds us of our cultural roots and introduces the new generation to tradition.
Task 4: Cost Breakdown & Presentation
| Ingredients | Amount | Local price | price in steem |
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| Chicken | 2 kg | 600bdt | 85.7 Steem |
| Aromatic rice | 1Kg | 160 vdt | 22.8 Steem |
| Potatoes | 8-10 pieces(small ) | 10bdt | 1.4Steem |
| Onion slices | 4 cups | 40 bdt | 5.7steem |
| Ginger and garlic paste | 2 tablespoons | 10 bdt | 1.4Steem |
| Yogurt | 1/2 cup | 50 bdt | 7.1Steem |
| Special spices | as needed | 60 bdt | 8.5Steem |
| Bay leaves | 2 | 5 bdt | 0.7Steem |
| Green chilies | 8-10 | 5 bdt | 0.7Steem |
| Ghee | 1/2 cup | 50 bdt | 7.1Steem |
| Oil | 1/2 cup | 30 bdt | 4.2Steem |
| Salt | to taste | 1 bdt | 0.14Steem |
| Raisins | 1 tbsp | 10 bdt | 1.4Steem |
total cost= 146 bdt or about 20.9 Steem
Add a poetic cultural cliche about the food you presented and tittle it appropriately. (a short cultural/creative expression). The food name should be a part of the poetic cultural cliche.
“Morog Polao: The Soul of Celebration”
Morog Polao is the soul of every family gathering,
Soft rice, rich flavors, and heartfelt moments.
It turns a simple meal into a grand occasion,
And strangers into family.
I am inviting my friends @muzack1 @jahangeerkhanday and @pathanapsana to have a look on this challenge.