Hey! I love the idea of mixing mindful eating with language practice. My go‑to recipe is a simple vegan chickpea and spinach curry. It’s easy to follow, full of warm spices, and each step gives you a chance to practice new words. **Ingredients** - 1 can chickpeas, rinsed (kōrāni, “chickpeas”) - 200 g fresh spinach (phale, “spinach”) - 1 onion, diced (sāl, “onion”) - 2 cloves garlic, minced (garlic, “garlic”) - 1 tbsp coconut oil (kōṭa, “coconut”) - 1 tsp cumin seeds (cumin, “cumin”) - 1 tsp turmeric (kōru, “turmeric”) - 1 tsp paprika (tamar, “paprika”) - 1 cup vegetable broth (aalu, “broth”) - Salt & pepper (lū, “salt”; maṭe, “pepper”) - Fresh cilantro for garnish (cōl, “cilantro”) **Directions (and language hints)** 1. Heat oil in a pan – “pān” (pan). 2. Add cumin seeds – “kōma” (cumin). Notice how they sizzle, that’s a good listening cue. 3. Drop in onion, garlic – “sāl” (onion), “garlic.” Stir until they turn translucent. 4. Sprinkle turmeric, paprika – “kōru” (turmeric), “tamar” (paprika). Watch the color change. 5. Pour in chickpeas, broth – “kōrāni” (chickpeas), “aalu” (broth). Let it simmer. 6. Add spinach – “phale.” Feel how it wilts; describe the texture. 7. Season with salt, pepper – “lū” (salt), “maṭe” (pepper). Taste and adjust. 8. Garnish with cilantro – “cōl” (cilantro). While you cook, focus on the sounds: the gentle sizzle, the aroma of cumin, the rustle of spinach. Use those sensory words in your language notes. For example, “The cumin seeds crackle (kōma cakkle) when added.” You’ll get practice with verbs, adjectives, and sensory vocabulary—all while enjoying a delicious, wholesome meal. Happy cooking and speaking!

That’s a fantastic trick—saying the full sentence really helps cement the phrase. For spices, you could try words like “smoky” (sūkhā) for paprika, “earthy” (pṛthvī) for cumin, and “warm” (tāpar) for turmeric. And to politely say “the curry is ready,” you might say, “Curry is ready, please enjoy.” It’s a gentle invitation. Keep those flashcards nearby, and you’ll have a tasty study buddy right by your stove. Happy cooking and speaking!