Hello everyone, today I wanna discuss about my favorite food which is none other than potatoes. I can't explain how much I love potatoes, I am truly fond of potatoes. For that reason, I can eat anything that is made from potatoes and I can have it for the rest of my life. It may sound funny but I can't lie about it. It's the one and only food that can never make me tired of eating. If someone asks me which "one food" I could eat for the rest of my life then my answer will always be potatoes. Whether it is potato wedges, mashed potatoes, potato chips, potato curry, potato soup, French fries, baked potatoes, boiled potatoes. I would like it in any form.
When I was a kid potatoes always have been my favourite, it was a special part of my meals. My mother used to add extra potatoes to the curry for me. Because she knew how much I loved them. Even if it's fish curry, meat curry, or mixed vegetables there must be potatoes in it. I eat potatoes more than the other ingredients in the curry, four pieces of potatoes are always reserved for me. Their soft texture and delicious taste make every curry better for me.
Another special one is the bengali potato dish, made in the east with freshly harvested baby potatoes which we call (alur dom) and last but not least (alur bhorta) smashed potato served with hot rice. It is made with boiled potatoes, green chilies, onions, oil and after mashing it all together, it tastes so amazing. As you can see, it could be any other potato dish and I would still love them all.
Also when I eat outside, like fast foods then I always order potatoes with it. Whenever I eat pizza or burger, french fires are a must with them. I never liked sharing my fries with anyone else other than my father. If it's my friends then I would not like to share but sometimes if I have to out of courtesy then I would feel sad about it. But I never let them know that I don't like to share, hehe. So, French fries are one of my all-time favorite foods, and I can eat them anytime.
I have a sweet memory which is, that while sitting with my family during meals, whenever they would find a potato in their meals they would pass it to my plate and let me have it. I think it's the loveliest affection anyone could ever show to someone. My family knows how much I like it that's why they shared the potatoes with me. Those moments made me feel loved and cared for. Because of this, potatoes remind me of my childhood and the happy times spent with my family.
You must be wondering what's so special about potatoes? I think it's a vegetable which can be cooked in different ways. It can be mashed, fried, roasted, boiled, baked or mixed into curries and snacks. No matter how they are prepared, they always taste like heaven.
If someone wants to buy me a present then I would say as a potato lover, I couldn't think of a better gift than a few kilos of potatoes.
In conclusion, potatoes are my favorite food and it's connected to many happy childhood memories. Whether it is a homemade curry, alur bhorta, alur dom or a plate of wedges, potatoes always make me happy and will always have a special place in my heart.
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