Aloo-Baigan Ka Ishqnama- Ishq E Mohabbat
Aloo-Baigan Ka Ishqnama- Ishq E Mohabbat
Welcome to the land of Vegetopia, a lush and vibrant village where nature’s beauty offers a panoramic view, displaying the engrossing beauty of vegetables mingling with each other with full glory. A love story of two lovely veggies evolved against the backdrop of mountains of Vegetopia.
The hills here stay covered with crisp spinach, a lofty range of broccoli, and prismatic fields of carrots, radish, beet, and red tomatoes. In Vegetopia, the true essence of life revolves around the vibrant colors and redolence of a vegetable world. Let’s begin the veggie love story.
In the sparkling land of Vegetopia, there were two charismatic vegetables named Aloo Sen (Potato) and Baigan Mukherjee (Eggplant). Aloo was always a charming and happy-go-lucky spud. He was very popular in Vegetopia and appreciated for his versatile nature and adaptability with fellow veggie residents of the village. Not so handsome but still Sen was appealing and smart in his way of mingling with others.
Poles apart Baigan Mukherjee was a sexy purple beauty with a chicky and classy sense of fashion. Both Sen and Mukherjee grew up in their neighboring fields, but never crossed each other until the village Sarpanj Peyaz Kumar ( Onion) decided to host an Annual Vegetable Carnival.
There was another hidden intention of the Sarpanj(head of a village) to host this carnival. He wished to give scope and opportunity to the young veggie generation to choose the partner of their choice and come up with some spicy cuisine that will be loved and appreciated by human civilization for years. Basically, it was a Vegetable Find Your Soulmate Carnival.
At the carnival, Aloo spotted Baigan buying some Cherry bead necklaces from a shop in the crowded carnival. With the very first look, his eyes shined like a deep-fried delight. Baigan, on the other hand, was not a girl to get impressed easily, although she noted a smart yet golmatol ( semi round) veggie staring at her from a distance.
Baigan is pretty sophisticated in her choices, and one needs to work really hard to win her. She is not at all afraid to show off her sophisticated taste. Aloo, always a smart talker, approached Baigan with a killer smile. “Hey there, gorgeous! If not wrong, you are a vegetable? Your first look made my heart sing … Koi Mil Gaya (Found someone)!”
Baigan raised her eyebrow, making an unimpressed face. “Great try, Aloo dear. Unfortunately, I’m not at all impressed with your cheesy lines. Go and try some other girl for you. By the way, what makes you think you have that X factor in you to impress me?”
Determined to win Baigan’s heart, Aloo replied, “Well, my beautiful Baigan, I may not be as glamorous as you, but my heart is of gold, just like my fries. We will make a perfect mash together, and trust me, no one can be the ideal match for you other than me!”
Baigan now found it hard to control laughing and chuckling at Aloo’s comic attempts. “Alright, Aloo, you’ve excellent sense of humor. But are you ready to handle my spicy side?”
Aloo sensed the interest of Baigan about him and confidently responded, “Spicy? Please! Relax Honey…I’m quite used to being fried and seasoned. Throw me as much as you want. I am here to handle it with all my love and compassion!”
And so, right there, the flower of the quirky love story started blooming. Aloo and Baigan accepted each other as partners. They started spending time together, sharing deep-fried moments and also talked about the spicy adventures they wanted to accomplish in the kitchens of food lovers with their love chemistry. Aloo introduced Baigan to the joys of mashed companionship, while Baigan taught Aloo the art of flavorful romance.
Like every love story, this story too experienced the moments of arguments. Their love story had some challenges, of course, as that sometimes was due to Aloo’s over-friendly conversation with other spinster veggies. Being over-friendly created confusion among other eligible spinsters like Bhendi (Lady’s finger) and Matar (Pea) about Aloo’s likeliness towards them. There were moments of boiling arguments and simmering disagreements between Aloo and Baigan.
Where there is love, there will be a fight of emotion to energize the intensity of romance. But like any great dish, Aloo and Baigan found the perfect balance of flavors to create not just one but a list of spicy and tasty recipes featuring their lasting love.
Both the families of Aloo and Baigan together decide the date of the wedding. The planning was a grand one under the supervision of the village Sarpanj Peyaz Kumar. That sounded like a fun and creative theme for a wedding celebration! It was the first love marriage for Vegetopia. Aloo and Baigan are versatile vegetables that can be prepared in numerous delicious ways.
The menu for the grand feast was decided by the groom and bride. Guests were served with wedding special delicacies: Aloo Stuffed Baigan Rolls, Aloo Baigan Tikki Bites, Baigan Aloo Bharta, Baigan Aloo Chaat, Baigan Aloo Lasagna and Aloo Baigan Kebabs. The traditional spicy dishes were also there for the guests, which included Sweet Baigan Aloo curry, Aloo baigan ki sabzi, Baigan Aloo in tomato sauce, and Aloo Baigan in mustard sauce.
The couple got blessings from all residents of Vegetopia and got gifts of a basket full of different vegetables from each veggie family of the village. The wedding feast remained a memorable event in Vegetopia.
As time went on, the duo became the talk of Vegetopia, with their love story inspiring other veggies to embrace their differences and celebrate the unique flavors each brought to the table. And so, Aloo and Baigan lived happily ever after, proving that love can truly be the spice of life—even for vegetables!
“This post is a part of Remembering Love Blog Hop hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed”
This post was created for the Blogaberry Creative (Monthly) Challenge
A very different take on love with vegetables as protagonists.
A very creative and picturesque post. I loved the aloo-baingan combination. to sustain love, embracing differences is more important than going along with what you have in common.
Aloo and baingan! What a unique take! By the way, they are a match made in heaven as far as kitchen is considered!
Hahahahhaa so cute. I am actually preparing to cook Baigan Mukherjee today! I will keep your story in mind and add Aloo Sen also so they both can be together in the utensil and in my tummy too!! 😉
What a spice-packed love story and I don’t need to add that I love brinjals a lot whether in all baingan ki sabzi or little chokha pr in baingan ka pulav. I loved your artwork too Samata, this was just fabulous and very appealing.
That is the cutest post ever – the love story of Alu and Baigan! The concept is quirky and the illustrations so appealing. The moral is also so relevant – embrace your differences and believe that love is the spice of life! Absolutely brilliant! 🙂
Oooo my my this story is adorable and humorous simultaneously. How beautifully you used the theme with your imagination and beautifully crafted love story of the veggies. I am not a baigan fan but aloo is my go to food. So mingling potato with anything anf everything is like aloo is that charming handsome guy on whom everybody throws love.
That’s quite a romance! I love potato snd hate eggplant. Now this love story will create a twist in my taste buds, i think.
Hahaha….love story with aloo sen and Baingan Mukherjee. Unique way for the prompt. Love the way your description of pahli najar , and then love , argument and finally family decision of marriage. Lovely 🌹
A fun and imaginative love story laced with humour and culinary enchantment. The vegetable personification in the lively village setting brings a charming tone to the story. Samata, you have cleverly built a tale of love between Aloo and Baigan, where their traits make a creative, lovely story. The introduction of a Vegetable Carnival and the grand wedding feast is a delightful touch to this tale of vegetable-like love. In all, a charming read that demonstrates the marvel of love where least expected. BTW, do you know that aloo-baingan has been voted as the worst vegetable in Indian cuisine, somewhere?
This is such a beautiful idea for the challenge The story and accompanying cartoons in the story form make it visually appealing and more relatable.
What a veg-tastic love story! Aloo and Baigan prove that even in the world of veggies, love knows no bounds. Their spicy romance is a feast for the heart and a reminder that true love can sprout anywhere!
This was adorable and hilarious. Thank you so much for making me chuckle!
A very creative story, Samata. I enjoyed reading it. Baingan Mukherjee? Next time I eat begoon, I’ll remember that. Unfortunately, in our kitchen, aaloo is a rarity. But we love begoon(s).
This was such a cute and funny take on the prompt, with a great takeaway too
I was reminded of the comic books and cartoon strips I used to love as a child/teenager.
Great work and kudos to your creativity, Samata
I’m in love with those graphics! Pyaar like that of aloo and Baigan is what i will wish for now~ Very funny and creative and original!
This is such a cute fiction and aloo baigan is a regular dish at my home. We make it both ways with gravy and without too.
I love your creative making sense too. They are very relatable to the post.
Awww. Such a cute story, Samata. Love the illustrations that went along with it. I love aloo baigan although baigan ka bharta with loads of garlic is my favorite.
Very innovative and creative story telling with vegetables as characters. I loved the concept. This should be put into print. Super great narrative.
A brilliant, quirky, and a vegelicious take on the prompt. I love recipes made out of Baigan too.
This is such a cute post. You have so creatively used pictures to unfold the narrative
This is heck of a lovestory! so tempting and tasty the result has to be.
Huh, that was unexpected! Aloo and Baingan love story! What a twist to Valentine’s Day!
A beautiful story weaved with vegetables! An amazing one! Creativity at its peak! Wonderful!
Adorable aloo baingan ka pyar 😍
aloo-baigan-ka-ishqnama-ishq-e-mohabbat/ makes a delightful read.
Hahahahaha. Such a funny love story. I was laughing all along while reading it. Firstly, the idea of personification of vegetables is mind blowing. And reading the cute love story between two cute veggies was a treat as a reader. Loved the bharta!
Thanks for appreciating dear
Two of my favorites, with baingan taking the crown, in this love story, pyar toh hona hi tha! The foodie in me also loved to learn about the various unheard-of dishes cooked with these star ingredients like Sweet baingan aloo curry
This is epic, Samata! Aloo-Baigan ka pyaar! What a beautiful vegetable land and how marvellously, you have illustrated it. I think Aloo-Baigan will always thank you whenever they land on anyone’s plate, because it’s love after all.
Loved your creative streak that you found inspiration for alove story even in the land of vegetables. The quirky names made this story even more fun!!
What a delightful and heartwarming tale of love and acceptance in the vegetable kingdom! I absolutely adored reading about Aloo and Baigan’s journey from strangers to soulmates amidst the vibrant backdrop of Vegetopia. The author has crafted such vivid imagery, bringing to life the beauty of the vegetable world and the charm of its inhabitants.
The way Aloo and Baigan complement each other, despite their differences, is truly inspiring. Their spicy adventures and flavorful romance are not only endearing but also serve as a reminder that love knows no bounds, even in a land where vegetables reign supreme.
I particularly enjoyed how the story weaves in themes of friendship, loyalty, and understanding, making it relatable and heartening for readers of all ages. And the wedding feast menu? Absolutely mouthwatering! It’s evident that Aloo and Baigan’s love has touched the hearts (and taste buds) of everyone in Vegetopia.
I must say, this enchanting love story is a delightful reminder to embrace our differences, celebrate love in all its forms, and savor the unique flavors life has to offer. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tale!
I enjoyed this. I can never look at baigan and aloo without the names bestowed to them by you! Vivid imagery and the Vegetopia was brought alive by these duo.
Oh, that was such a hilarious post, and by bringing evocative words into the midst, you made the scenes, from dating to the wedding, a matter of joy for the readers. Aloo and Baijan are notable personalities in my kitchen, and I always mash them in my favourite dishes. 🙂
You are very creative, Samata. I loved the story you built. The cartoons are also very cute. I really enjoyed reading your post.