Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, September 8
After the felicitation ceremony, Neeraj Chopra, along with other players, visited Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh’s farmhouse at Siswan. “This is an honour for me and for all other players. He (Amarinder) has announced to host us by cooking food…this is exciting and as a moment to remember,” said Chopra. The players were taken to the farmhouse in two buses.
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Loved every minute of it
I started (cooking) at 11 am and most of it was done by around 5 pm. Then it was time for some final touches. I loved every minute of it.
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“I started (cooking) at 11 am. Most of it was done by around 5 pm and then it was time for some final touches. But I loved every minute of it,” said the Chief Minister. He added, “They (the sportspersons) worked so hard to win us glory, what I have done for them is nothing in comparison. The food always tastes better if served direct from the cooking vessel.”
On the menu was nothing short of a royal feast: Mutton khara pishori, long elaichi chicken, aloo korma, dal masri, murg korma, dugani biryani and zarda rice (sweet dish). Hockey Captain Manpreet Singh said he had heard about the Maharaja’s cooking but what he savoured today exceeded his expectations. Discus thrower Kamalpreet said she was truly impressed by both the food and the CM’s hospitality. “It was rich (quite a bit of ghee) but it was excellent food,” said Chopra.
Meanwhile, sources said though former hockey captain and MLA Pargat Singh was also invited for the dinner, he did not show up.
Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh hosts players to royal feast
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