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Have you tried this Desi Sauce? It is giving Ketchup Run for its money

Meethi Amchur ki Chutney by Masala Monk

We Indians are known for the different variants of spices we use in our cuisine and we are proud to introduce these delicious aromas to the world. But the secret of using these spices are still locked safe with our naanis and dadis (grandmothers). No matter how far we travel and how many cuisines we explore, the Indian in us wakes up once in a while to crave for that favourite dish made by our mother or grandmother.

And when that hunger for desi food strikes, it strikes hard to make all your taste buds scream at the same time. Deep-fried samosa, kachori, pakoda, or paanipuri is all you can think of. All it takes for you is to make a quick run to grab your favourite bhajji or just shake up the hidden cook in you and fry some pakodas at home.

But wait. What do you generally pair it with? If your answer is ketchup or any random chutney you come across, then let me remind you about that the chutney which has the right amount of spices, saltiness, sweetness and tanginess in it. If the bells are still not ringing, let me tell you, if you are an Indian, you must have had this chutney at least once in your life and had thought that this is the best match for your deep-fried snacks.

Meethi Amchur ki Chutney or Saunth is what we call it, the authentic recipe of which is still kept in Indian homes and is the best accompaniment for any Indian dish, be it paranthas, dahi ke gulgule, mathis, or fried snacks. With such a versatile flavour, this desi sauce can easily knock all other international sauces out of the park. No other chutney can enhance the flavour of Indian food the way Saunth dose.

Being the most chatpata chutney, Meethi Amchur ki Chutney contains several Indian ingredients, but the primary ingredient is dry ginger powder, also called saunth and that’s how it got the name. Apart from holding the nutritional benefits of dry ginger, Saunth is a condiment which can be stored for a long period.

Meethi Amchur ki Chutney or Saunth is what we call it, the authentic recipe of which is still kept in Indian homes and is the best accompaniment for any Indian dish. Amchoor ki meethi chutney is very popular in North Indian households and you might come across it in street-side chaat and pakoda stalls. If your tongue is rolling already, waiting to make that chatkara sound post the first taste of saunth, here is good news for you. Masala Monk is all set to bring this Indian delicacy to your doorstep with our new Nani Maa’s Meethi Saunth. This authentic Meethi Saunth has been whipped up using a recipe straight from Nani Maa’s kitchen and is a must-have for those who love chatpata Indian snacks.

Meethi Amchur ki Chutney
The right amount of spices, saltiness, sweetness and tanginess to spark any meal

Why is Nani Maa’s Meethi Saunth better than any regular ketchup and sauce?

  • Versatile flavour: Be it paranthas, dahi ke gulgule, mathis, or fried snacks. Saunth has a versatile flavour and this desi sauce can easily knock all other international sauces out of the park. No other chutney can enhance the flavour of Indian food the way Saunth dose.
  • Not only delicious, but also healthy: Being the most chatpata chutney, Meethi Amchur ki Chutney contains several Indian ingredients, but the primary ingredient is dry ginger powder, also called saunth and that’s how it got the name. Apart from holding the nutritional benefits of dry ginger, Saunth is a condiment which can be stored for a long period.
  • Elevate the taste of your healthy diet: After bragging a whole lot about the chemistry between this amchoor ki meethi chutney and fried food, it will be an injustice to not tell you the healthier part about this chutney. For all those who believe in a healthy diet, you can mix this to your fruit bowl to assemble a healthy and tasty chaat. Don’t forget to try this with your good old shakarkandi ka chaat as well.
  • Homemade: Nothing tastes better than the taste of homemade food that are made with love and no preservative. Store-bought ketchup and sauces are generally adulterated, make it rather harmful to consume.
Saunth by Masala Monk
Use it for your fruit chaat or as an accompaniment to your favourite Indian dish

So whatever be your go-to evening snack, paanipuri, aaloo tikki chaat, dahi bhalle, papdi chaat, bhel puri, or fruit salad, relish it like a real Indian and take a generous helping from Naani Maa.

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Valentines Special : 5 Gifts for Someone who Loves Good Food

A whole new definition of love in sealed jars of magical sweetness


This Valentine, gift your loved ones and make them feel special by gifting these handcrafted products which are made with premium ingredients and LOVE.

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” – George Bernard Shaw.

With love in the air and cupids playing around, we, at Masala Monk, inexorably believe that there’s nothing quite like the goodness of homemade food. The love, the dedication and the honesty that goes into homemade food cannot be replicated. So we bring to you a carefully curated collection of gifts. A collection good to woe your valentine’s and love in style with our ever exotic preserves & spreads with a twist of fruity, citrusy, boozy, salty & chilly flavours. Every jar is made and packed mindfully, fastidiously, with the same care that we give to the food that we cook in our kitchens. You’ve not only received food, but you’ve also received a piece of someone’s heart. Use it well. Bon Appétit!

Masala Monk’s exclusive range of spreads includes Banoffee, Gin Berry, Intensity, Pina Colada, and Sweet Chilli. A range, wide enough to suit every palate! What are you going to choose?

6 Awesome gifts, Ready for Valentines Day!

Valentine Special Spreads

Gin Berry~ Strawberry & Gin Jam

Intensity~ Cholcolate & Rhum

Orange & Whiskey Marmalade

Pinacolada Rum Jamalade

Banoffee

SweetChilli

Pick the best Love for your Loved ones!

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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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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.