A dining in d’ dark

A little more of spice,

I feel a bit better

a cinnamon powder spatter,

or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper

A fabulous chili oil freshly made,

and mopped up with sliced bread

or drizzled over a steak,

arouse me from bed even if sick

A bowl of garlic prawn,

or ginger sauce splashed roasted chicken

d’ hypnotic aromas elevate my spirit,

 be it winter, summer or monsoon,

I’m least bothered for it

A satisfying spicy curry,

I enjoy to last shred, no hurry

If it’s mutton korma dish,

it’s for a sharing, alone can’t relish,

Call up friends, dine together,

option open, for hard drinks offer

Hot radish paratha,

chopped coriander leaf on top

served with butter chicken,

as gossip peaks up

Onion, ginger, garlic, chili paste

simmered a few minutes,

chopped tomatoes, dropped into it

added antioxidant, powdered turmeric,

 few cumin seeds, fresh curry leaves

Yoghurt an awesome combination

a little water put, lid shut,

a whiff in between done

Thick gravy seasoned with salt,

a good squeeze of lemon

 stirred thoroughly,

before adding chicken

Cooked through, for ten minutes,

ready, a luscious spicy chicken dish

transferred into a casserole, kept hot

till served to guests on d’ spot

I instructed my cook,

to give a vigilant look

extra ingredient if needed,

 inform me before hand

Menu as per my plan and taste,

pals to enjoy food to their best

Must roll their sleeves up,

till entire stuff ends, hurriedly gulp

Conclude with vanilla cream desert,

to please palate and heal d’ heart

If time comes to discuss good food,

our dinner to flash in memory,

evidently it would

Soft relaxing music, dim light,

a memorable night

An encouraging ambiance,

a tranquil dining experience

not to eat less, drink more,

so lovely food, not to ignore

eat slow, relish food, be in sense,

linger over your loaded plates

it’s no candle light dinner in a park

in my cozy home, a dining in d’ dark