Mulla Nasruddin and a friend bought some ingredients to cook meat, rice and vegetables. “You make the rice and I’ll cook the vegetables,” said the friend. “But I have no clue how to make rice,” said Mulla. “Fine! Just slice the vegetables and I’ll take care of the rice,” said the friend. “I don’t know how to slice vegetables,” said Mulla. “Go and prepare the meat on the stove,” said the friend. “I have an aversion to raw meat,” complained Mulla. “Go and light the stove,” said the friend. “I’m afraid of fire,” said Mulla. Tired of Mulla’s excuses, the friend made the meal all by himself. When it was ready, he said, “Mulla, I’ll bet that you are also unable to eat meat, vegetables and stew; is right?” “Indeed I am,” Mulla replied, “but since I know you had so much trouble it, I will do my best to eat it.”
Meal Trouble
