Villanelle 1 – Recipe for a Good Night

This recipe brews joy for night’s delight,
Or savor it by day if hunger calls—
Its sight alone ignites a face so bright.

Dice chicken into cubes without a fight,
Stir spices bold; let fragrant aromas rise.
This recipe brews joy for night’s delight.

Coat cubes in marinade, gripped tight and right,
Let rest an hour till flavors deeply seize.
Its sight alone ignites a face so bright.

Crush ginger, garlic fine; heat ghee till light,
Sauté onions to gold, no haste, no tease.
This recipe brews joy for night’s delight.

Dust chili powder, masalas rich and spry,
Add marinated meat; let savor seize.
Its sight alone ignites a face so bright.

Stir, cover, simmer till the chicken’s ripe—
A feast unfolds in steam’s warm, spicy ease.
This recipe brews joy for night’s delight;
Its sight alone ignites a face so bright.

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