Class 5 English – Marigold
Chapter 2: Wonderful Waste!
1. Word Meanings (with Hindi)
| English Word | Hindi Meaning (सरल) |
|---|---|
| Palace | महल |
| Feast | भोज |
| Banquet | भव्य दावत |
| Leftovers | बचा हुआ खाना |
| Peels | छिलके |
| Waste | कचरा / बेकार चीज़ |
| Cook | रसोइया |
| Delicious | स्वादिष्ट |
| Idea | विचार |
| Preparation | तैयारी |
| Unexpected | अनपेक्षित |
| Surprise | आश्चर्य |
| Recipe | व्यंजन / पकाने की विधि |
| Invention | आविष्कार |
| Excited | उत्साहित |
| Taste | स्वाद |
| Guest | अतिथि |
| Honour | सम्मान |
| Spread | फैलाना |
| Popular | लोकप्रिय |
| Kitchen | रसोईघर |
| Grateful | आभारी |
| Serve | परोसना |
| Creative | रचनात्मक |
| Wonderful | शानदार |
| Tradition | परंपरा |
2. Summary in Simple English (≈300 words)
The story "Wonderful Waste!" is set in the palace of the King of Kerala. One day, the King arranged a grand feast for his guests. As preparations began, the King saw the cook throwing away vegetable peels and scraps. The King stopped him and asked why so much was being wasted. The cook replied that they were just waste.
The King then ordered the cook to use those peels and scraps to prepare a new dish instead of throwing them away. The cook thought deeply and used his creativity. He cut the vegetable peels, mixed them with spices, and cooked them into a curry. The dish turned out to be surprisingly tasty and unique.
When the guests tasted this new dish, they loved it and praised the cook. Everyone was amazed at how waste could be turned into something so wonderful. The King was happy with the cook’s creativity and the guests enjoyed the unexpected new recipe.
This dish later became very popular in Kerala and is known as "Avial". Even today, Avial is an important part of Kerala’s traditional cuisine. The story teaches us an important lesson: we should not waste food or useful things. With creativity, waste can be turned into something valuable. It also reminds us about respecting resources, being grateful, and avoiding unnecessary waste.
3. अध्याय का सारांश (सरल हिंदी • 300 शब्द)
“Wonderful Waste!” की कहानी केरल के राजा के महल में घटित होती है। एक दिन राजा ने अपने मेहमानों के लिए एक बड़ा भोज रखा। जब तैयारियाँ हो रही थीं, राजा ने देखा कि रसोइया सब्जियों के छिलके और बचे हुए टुकड़े फेंक रहा है। राजा ने तुरंत उसे रोका और पूछा कि इतना सारा खाना क्यों बर्बाद कर रहे हो। रसोइए ने कहा कि यह तो बेकार है।
तब राजा ने आदेश दिया कि इन्हीं छिलकों और टुकड़ों से कोई नया पकवान बनाया जाए। रसोइया सोच में पड़ गया और अपनी रचनात्मकता का इस्तेमाल किया। उसने सब्जियों के छिलके काटे, मसाले मिलाए और उन्हें पका कर एक नई करी तैयार की। यह व्यंजन बेहद स्वादिष्ट और अनोखा निकला।
जब मेहमानों ने इस पकवान का स्वाद चखा, तो वे बहुत खुश हुए और रसोइए की प्रशंसा करने लगे। सभी लोग हैरान थे कि बेकार समझी जाने वाली चीज़ इतनी शानदार डिश बन सकती है। राजा भी रसोइए की प्रतिभा से खुश हुए।
बाद में यह व्यंजन पूरे केरल में प्रसिद्ध हो गया और इसे “अवियल” कहा गया। आज भी यह व्यंजन केरल के पारंपरिक भोजन का अहम हिस्सा है।
यह कहानी हमें सिखाती है कि हमें भोजन या उपयोगी चीज़ों को व्यर्थ नहीं करना चाहिए। थोड़ी रचनात्मकता से बेकार चीज़ों को भी मूल्यवान बनाया जा सकता है। यह हमें संसाधनों का सम्मान करना, उनका सही उपयोग करना और फिजूलखर्ची से बचना सिखाती है।
4. Important Questions & Answers
Q1. Where does the story “Wonderful Waste!” take place?
It takes place in the palace of the King of Kerala.
Q2. What did the King arrange one day?
He arranged a grand feast for his guests.
Q3. What did the King see the cook doing?
The King saw the cook throwing away vegetable peels and scraps.
Q4. What did the King order the cook to do?
The King ordered him to prepare a new dish from the peels instead of wasting them.
Q5. How did the cook prepare the new dish?
He cut the peels, mixed them with spices, and cooked them into a curry.
Q6. How was the new dish received?
The guests loved the taste and praised the cook.
Q7. What name was given to the dish?
The dish was called “Avial.”
Q8. In which state is Avial a popular dish today?
It is popular in Kerala.
Q9. What lesson does the story teach us?
The story teaches us not to waste food and to use creativity.
Q10. What is the meaning of ‘Feast’?
It means भोज or a big meal.
Q11. Why was the King angry at the cook?
Because the cook was wasting food by throwing away peels.
Q12. What did the story highlight about waste?
That waste can be turned into something wonderful.
Q13. What did the guests feel after eating Avial?
They felt happy and surprised.
Q14. What quality of the cook do we learn from the story?
The cook was creative and smart.
Q15. Why is the story titled “Wonderful Waste!”?
Because the waste vegetables were turned into a wonderful dish.