In this video documentary, we have the honour of watching "Chakravarti Nihang Singh Khalsa" Sikhs cooking langar (blessed food).

The nomadic travelling Chakravarti Nihang Singhs are the martial element of the Sikh faith, and their job is to protect everybody else & the needy.

Honouring tradition going back to Guru Gobind Singh's time; iron cooking pots & utensils are used (and cleaned with sand & water)

PEAS & SOYA MINCE CURRY - RECIPE INGREDIENTS USED:
* Butter Ghee
* Cumin Seeds
* Onion
* Green Chillies
* Green Peas
* Turmeric Powder
* Salt
* Soya Mince
* Tomato

PAKORAS - BATTER RECIPE INGREDIENTS USED:
* Water Besan (Gramflour)
* Chillies
* Salt
* Cumin Seeds
* Turmeric Powder

THE VARIOUS VEGETABLES USED FOR THE PAKORAS::
* Aubergine
* Spinach
* Onion
* Cauliflower
* Potatoes

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The members of the Sikh warrior Nihang Singh Khalsa sect are trained in martial arts and wrestling and are believed to be “Akalis”: those who have conquered death and are always willing to sacrifice their lives.

Sikhs give out free food (called langar), langar is Prasadam (also known as blessed food ), so they don't charge for it.

Sevadars (Sikh volunteers) chant the Guru mantra whilst preparing the food.

It's a labour of love because the volunteers do not have a scheduled finish time to finish; in fact on the day that they cooked, the Nihang Singhs had started at 3:00am in the morning.

It is very much a privilege, honour, and humbling to witness such unconditional service.

It is highly refreshing to come across people who are carrying out unconditional service to help the most needy in our society, may God Bless them all for what they do!!!

You say Singh, we say King. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Nihangs, except having faith in one creator sustainer, take no cognizance of any earthly power, king or government, just like a chakravarti Samraat ( Emperor ) will have no superior to him in the world.

The Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind, gave the concept of Miri Piri (
and spiritual power) told Sikhs to solve their matters among themselves and not involve government of the time. He build Akal takht in front of Harimandir Sahib ( Golden temple) and listened to the matters that were brought to him .

Guru Gobind Singh further sharpened the instincts of his followers and exhorted them to do everything that the Government of the time prohibited the common citizens to follow.

He exhorted his followers to wear and practice arms, go on hunting excursions, wear Turbans, ride finest chargers, keep hawks, stop paying taxes, in fact have all the airs of royalty while living like saints by remembering God at all time.

Sikhs fought hard and in a few decades wrested from Mughals / Afghans the big part of northern India, It was after centuries in that part of country when a Native power has uprooted the foreigners and taken power in its own hands, all due to teachings of Mighty Sikh Gurus.

Nihangs still carry those ideals, which are dear to them and they recognize no one as their superior. True Sons of the soil.

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Video Highlights / Coming Up
00:28 - Cooking Soya Mince & Peas Curry (in the Food Preparation Kitchen)
06:34 - Bulk Chapati making by Sikh Volunteers
08:49 - Harpreet Singh briefly explaining the Langar kitchen
10:16 - Sevadars Washing Plates, Cups & Utensils
10:44 - The indoor Langar food serving area serving 100's of people
12:16 - My 1st Langar Thali Plate
12:47 - The making of Pakoras & further explanation by Harpreet Singh
17:29 - The Outdoor Langar food serving area also serving 100's of people
18:19 - My 2nd Langar Thali Plate
18:35 - Prepping Vegetables
18:55 - Walking away

(01/07/2023)