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Cows with VR sets – Coming soon to a farm near you

Well, we all need a good ambiance at our workplace for better performance. Don’t we? While we, modern humans, have very conveniently customized our surroundings according to our needs with the help of advanced technology, here is something not all of us could have thought of.

Instead of artificially inseminating cows before age and breaking the natural cycle, why not use modern technology to make the cows produce more milk? As much as it is painful for the animals, artificial insemination (AI) can also reduce the nutrition of cow milk.

But then RusMoloko, a dairy farm in Russia, came up with this unique idea of making a herd of cows wear VR and send them on a vacation. Researches have proved that dairy farms around the world with a calm atmosphere produces higher and better quality milk. Now, sending the cows overseas for a vacation is quite a task. Besides the cows look better with those VR glasses on!

That’s right, technology can do wonders, but innovation is the key. This dairy farm has been using VR glasses, designed specifically for these dairy cows to reduce their anxiety and enable them to relax into producing more milk.

Source : MOSCOW MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

Combining its years of experience in the dairy farming industry with modern technology, the team developed VR views in accordance with a cow’s vision. Did you know cows have a higher perception of the colour red but weaker tones of blue and green? Moreover, the virtual reality architects designed a unique program for simulating the feel of green summer fields within the cows. The cows are definitely in a happy place now, so are the animal right activist.

Now only time will tell how efficient and cruelty-free milk production would be using this and other technologies like these. Please do share your thoughts in the comments. Do share with friends who care.

Why do we care?

At Masala Monk, we believe not only in delivering the most unadulterated food products at your doorstep but also aim to eradicate the global issue of food additives. Cow milk is consumed by many, including a huge section of children and aged and if this VR project reaches success, it might reap interesting results.

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Win Masala Monk Hampers!

Its 2020 time and we are excited! To keep the excitement flowing here we are with our FIRST EVER contest!

We have kept it very simple – and the best part – everyone can be a winner, yes you read it right. And No you do not need to invite your friends or share or collect likes, none of that is needed.

All you need to do is record a video from your mobile or preferred camera and upload the same on our facebook page. A video of you sharing your feelings or feedback about a Masala Monk product, or how exactly you like to use it. If some product or creator has a life-changing impact, we are keen to hear that as well.

Here are some things that are a must.

  • You yourself or someone from your family to feature in the video and express their feelings.
  • Must hold one or multiple Masala Monk products in hand or in the frame.
  • Make sure you mention your age and location somewhere in the video.
  • The minimum length should be 30 seconds and a maximum 60 seconds.
  • Please make sure the video is uploaded on our facebook page here.

We would be picking up videos we like and featuring them on our website, product pages, social profiles, and advertising. If we like your video and use it for advertising you are going to get hundreds and thousands of eyeballs – making you famous maybe. Besides that, an awesome Hamper worth Rs.2000 would be sent over in case we pick your video.

Tips :

  • Make sure you record it in daylight or well-lit room.
  • Gardens, Balconies, Terraces work the best – the more natural the better.
  • Dress well and look smart – you got to become famous 🙂
  • Yes, mobile videos are acceptable.

So what are you waiting for – record a testimonial for us, upload it on our page and stand to get famous along with an awesome hamper from our side worth Rs.2000 ^_^

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5 Food Items That Are Surprisingly Vegan

Go Vegan

For all the vegan monks out there, let’s add some masala to your platter! Turning vegan or being a vegan is no more a tasteless affair with Masala Monk’s array of products that shout ‘delicious’ in every possible form.  With the rising awareness on animal rights and global warming happening due to human consumption of animal meat, veganism is on the march, and even we jumped into the vegan wagon, but with a twist. We curate food products that are deliciously sinful, but not ethically. Moreover, the usage of fresh wholesome ingredients balances the nutrition missing in a vegan diet.

To be honest, all we had in mind was to help small vendors grow fresh products and deliver them directly to our customers post-processing. And in the process, we never realized we are contributing to the vegan world as well. With our unique creation of ‘vegan in a jar’ using fresh and exotic ingredients, we bet being vegan had never been this delicious and exciting.

Selecting a vegan dish is not an easy task as it involves a lot of research on whether every ingredient in the dish is vegan. But this blog will spice up your vegan lifestyle and make your animal-free eating simple and easy to maintain.

Vegan Spreads: In Masala Monk we care and respect the vegan diet and here we present to you a range of spreads to add flavour and nutrition to your daily breakfast. The unsweetened Chocolate Hazelnut Butter is just a raw mix of roasted hazelnuts and 100 per cent natural cocoa powder. Use it as a spread on a well-toasted slice of your favourite bread or use it as a dessert sauce and spread over pancakes and cakes, or just lick it like that. For a healthier version, check out Almond Butter, a jar full of nutrition and deliciousness. Or, how about Chocolate Peanut Butter for a change? The gooey peanut butter blended with the rich flavour of pure chocolate is the perfect product to say out loud, ‘vegan is not a tasteless diet’. But if you like the taste of classic peanut but, you get the option to choose how you like the texture of your peanut butter – chunky or smooth.

Oh, did you know that nuts are high on proteins! So go, spread the word that one need not be cruel to animals to suffice their protein intake. And with Masala Monk’s wide array of nut butters, protein intake for vegans just got delicious.

Jamun Relish: Paint your tongue purple and say hello to the new item in your vegan menu. This lip-smacking jam made out of fresh, juicy, plump jamuns, will make your vegan snacking more interesting. Dive into your fond childhood memories as you relish the sweet-sour fruit with a dash of green chilly. Available in a preserve able jar, pair it with your favourite snack and forget about boring vegan snacking.

A healthy tangy relish post monsoon

Ammiji’s Chai Masala: Hey chai can be vegan too! Just replace animal milk with any plant based milk of your choice and there you are ready to rock India’s favourite beverage. On that note, we have something to make the taste of your chai perfect. Our collection of Ammiji’s Chai Masala ranging from Immunity, Vitality, and Digestion can be easily used in your cup of vegan milk tea or black tea to enhance the flavour and nutrition. This homemade product, straight from Ammiji’s kitchen is an exotic blend of aromatic and nutritionally enriched spices to add the right flavour to the tea. You can even use this masala in your vegan cakes or pancakes or for that matter, use it in your nimbu paani as well and feel the burst of exotic flavours.

Imli Ka Amlana: This instant power mix is the best product for your on-the-go ‘sippy’. Completely plant-based, your favourite age-old Imli Ka Amlana is now available in an easy-to-take form. The blast of taste from dried raw pulp along with pepper, mint leaves, black salt and cardamom makes for great refreshment which helps in your digestion as well. Moreover, this product is a rich source of vitamin B, C, potassium, magnesium and loads of antioxidants which helps balance out the nutritional deficiencies of your vegan diet.

Imli ka Amlana by Masala Monk

Instant Thandai Powder: Nope, not making you cheat your diet here. But did ever you realize that vegans can also relish the delicious thandai, a Holi special Indian milk-based drink. With a variety of plant-based milk available in the market and with Masala Monk’s array of instant thandai powder, all you need to do is mix the both to enjoy the taste of real thandai and add some good dose of nutrition as well. Made with premium and exotic nuts, spices and dried fruits the product will not only cool you down but will also give your body the strength to fight the heat. Out of Kesar Pista Thandai Mix, Zero Sugar Thandai Powder, and Rose Thandai or Shardai Powder, select your favourite flavour or go for all of them and enjoy the taste of original thandai.

Orange and Whiskey Marmalade: Well, for all those who think vegan is boring, it is time to add some boozy twist to your diet. We have infused Jack Daniels and Jameson Irish whisky (which are 100 per cent vegan) in a jar full of Seville orange marmalade, a spoon full of which will make you go ‘oh so yum’.

Celebrating a year since this yummiliciousness happened

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Top 7 Gourmet Gifts for Christmas & New Year 2018

Christmas is around the corner and like every festival the spirit is best celebrated by sharing & gifting food and goodies with your loved ones. 

So we thought we would put together a list of 7 gourmet products that you can gift to people you love cherish and appreciate. These products have been trending and super popular since their launch earlier this year and have received amazing feedback for their taste and ingenuity.

7. Pina Colada Jamalade

Its always great to start the list with some sunshine and little bit of tipple to keep the things right. Made from real pineapple, coconut and infused with rum this one is really going to keep your friends in right spirits. 

http:///64.227.165.57/product/pina-colada-rum-jamalade

6. Chunky Peanut Butter

Friends who diet together, stay tight together. Ok.. cheesy line maybe, but hey our 100% Natural Peanut Butter is absolute gorgeous gift this X-mas and new year.. 😎🤩

http:///64.227.165.57/product/chunky-peanut-butter/

5. Himalayan Honey & Garlic Murabba

A jar of honey & garlic Murabba would be appreciated by those who treat their bodies as temples. A clove of garlic and spoonful of this natural honey every morning is said to do wonders to the human body.. 🙂

http:///64.227.165.57/product/himalayan-honey-and-garlic/

4. Sweet Chilli Jam

This one is for a friend who is not afraid to experiment & play with flavors, because it takes a crazy mind to unleash our sweet chilli jam to its full potential.. 😉

http:///64.227.165.57/product/sweet-chilli-jam

3. Intensity – Chocolate & Rhum Spread

That intense poet and philosopher friend you got? yes! she is going to love a jar of Intensity with some Chocolate and Rum to set the mood right.. .. 🙃😉

http:///64.227.165.57/product/chocolate-and-rhum-spread/

2. Ammiji’s Winter Comfort

Because nothing says you care better than some love straight from Ammiji. This concoction made with finest quality of herbs and spices is going to keep your loved ones warm when you are not around.

http:///64.227.165.57/product/winter-comfort-by-ammiji

Honorary Mention

Deserving of top honors in any list we compile, a special mention to Ammiji’s Chai Masala and its newly introduced variants. The classic one itself is something that can add lot of spice to a Christmas cake 🙂

http:///64.227.165.57/product/ammijis-chai-masala-100-gms/

1. Orange & Whiskey Marmalade

Our best selling table spread- Orange & Whiskey Marmalade is made for people who prefer life on ‘fun’ side..bet you got a friend or two are going to love this one .. 😚😁

http:///64.227.165.57/product/orange-whiskey-marmalade

Well that completes the list of gourmet & boutique products we feel that would be appreciated by your loved ones. Though we have tried to limit this to seven choices, however do explore our store which is full of wonderful the delicious goodies for yourselves and your loves ones.