Make this Eid special with these scrumptious dishes

Unable to invite your friends over or go out to celebrate Eid. Don’t let lockdown dampen your spirits, treat your palate with delicious and lip-smacking recipes that will add a modern twist to your festive celebrations. Del Monte brings you new innovative recipes to help you overcome lockdown blues. So, what are you waiting for, lets get started.

Grilled Cilantro Citrus Chicken with Spicy Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:-

For spicy cranberry sauce:

• 150 grams, Del Monte cranberries
• 3 to 4 nos, garlic cloves
• 2 nos, green chillies
• 1 teaspoon, red chili powder/flakes
• 3 tablespoons, lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon, lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon, butter
• ½ tablespoon, sugar
• 2½ cup of water

For Grilled Cilantro Citrus Chicken:

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons, melted butter
• 1½ tablespoons, minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons, lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons, orange juice
• ½ tablespoon, lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon, minced green chilies
• ½ cup, cilantro(coriander leaves), finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:-

For Spicy Cranberry Sauce:

• Soak the cranberries in 1½ cup of hot water.  Cover and keep it aside for 1½ to 2 hours.
• Add soaked cranberries,  green chilies, garlic into a blender and blend it to a fine paste. Transfer the cranberry paste into a wide bottom pan. 
• Add another cup of hot water, red chili flakes, lemon juice, lemon zest and a tablespoon of butter.  Bring it to a boil. 
• Cook until it reaches the sauce consistency.
• Add sugar and mix well. 
• Cook for another couple of minutes and take it off the heat.  Keep it aside.

For Grilled Cilantro Citrus Chicken:

• In a bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, orange juice, green chili, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
• Add the chicken breasts to the prepared marinade, cover and keep it aside for 30 minutes.
• Heat grill pan.  Coat the pan with butter and grill the marinated chicken breasts from both the sides until nicely brown and done.  Take it off the pan.
• To serve, place the grilled chicken on the platter.  Top it with the spicy cranberry sauce and serve it along with the roasted veggies and some more cranberry sauce on the side.

NOTE:  The consistency of the sauce is totally your choice to keep it too thick or free flowing.  If you prefer to preserve this sauce then add ½ tablespoon of vinegar along with the sugar and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes.  Cool and transfer it to a clean airtight jar and preserve it under refrigeration easily for 3 weeks.

Tandoori Chicken Taquito

Ingredients:-

• 200 grams chicken breast
• 5 tablespoons of Delmonte tandoori mayo
• 4 whole wheat roti Juice of half lime
• 1 teaspoon pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• Lettuce leaves a few

Method:-

• Wash chicken breast and pat dry in a kitchen towel.  Cut into thin strips. Add salt and pepper powder  andDelmonte tandoori mayo to marinate the chicken and let it side for 15 minutes in fridge.
• Heat oven at 170 degree centigrade.  Place the chicken strips on a baking tray lined with aluminium foil. Bake in oven for about 7 minutes on one side, then ip them and bake the other side for about 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven once cooked.
• Place a few lettuce leaves on a roti. Place the tandoori chicken pieces, roll it tight. 
• Serve immediately.

Pineapple Ginger Lemonade

Ingredients:-

• 1 can Del Monte Pineapple tid-bits
• Juice of 2 large lemons
• 1 inch ginger piece, grated
• ¼ cup mint leaves
• Ice cubes as needed
• 4 cups of water

Method:-

• Add Del Monte pineapple tid-bits along with syrup, few mint leaves, ginger, and lemon juice into a blender.
• Blend it well for 30-40 seconds.
• Add sugar if needed.
• Transfer the blended pineapple lemon mix into a pitcher.
• Add water and mix
• Take serving glasses and put ice cubes in to it.
• Pour the drink and serve.

Fruit Cocktail Fluff

Ingredients

• Cream Cheese - 100 g
• Heavy Whipping Cream - 1/4 cup
• Marshmallows - 1/4 cup
• Del Monte Fruit Cocktail - 1 cup

Method

• Whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peak form.
• Add cream cheese and whisk until nicely combined.
• Add Marshmallows and Del Monte Fruit Cocktail and mix well.
• Refrigerate for a few hours.
• Serve chilled.

Del Monte Introduces The First Ever Clinically Proven Juice To Reduce Cholesterol And Del Monte A-C-E To Boost Immunity

 

Del Monte Introduces The First Ever Clinically Proven Juice To Reduce Cholesterol And Del Monte A-C-E To Boost Immunity

*Del Monte's Heart Smart® with Reducol® is a 100 per cent mixed fruit juice that helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL); Priced at INR 70 and available in 240ml can format 

* Del Monte also announced the launch of Del Monte A-C-E, 100 per cent mixed fruit juice with added Vitamins A,C & E that helps boost immunity; Priced at Rs. 70 and available in 240 ml can format

Mumbai, 12 May 2020: Del Monte, the premium food brand, has forayed into the health and wellness space with the launch of India’s first cholesterol reducing fruit juice with Reducol®. Del Monte's Heart Smart® -- a 100% mixed fruit juice with Reducol®, is a natural plant-based ingredient that is clinically proven to reduce cholesterol in 8 weeks (when taken as a part of a balanced diet).

Del Monte also announced the launch of Del Monte’s ACE -- a 100% mixed fruit juice fortified with Vitamins A-C-E and rich in anti-oxidants that help in boosting immunity.  Del Monte’s Heart Smart and ACE will be available in 240 ml packaging and priced at INR 70. Initially, the juices will be available online on Amazon exclusively starting 11th May 2020. Subsequently, they will be available across all leading supermarkets on E-commerce portals across top cities including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Both the products have a shelf life of 12 months. 

“We have always given the highest priority to quality and healthy options while bringing new products to the market. We hope to create new benchmarks in this segment as our beverage with Reducol® will be India’s first Juice that helps lower cholesterol. India has a sizeable number of people suffering from cholesterol and heart ailments. We are focused on helping consumers improve their health through our products,” says Mr Yogesh Bellani, CEO FieldFresh Foods Pvt. Ltd (that manages the Del Monte brand in India).

Reducol, the trademark ingredient of Del Monte’s Heart Smart® is a unique plant-based sterol blend, derived from coniferous trees that blocks the absorption of bad cholesterol into the digestive system and naturally flushes it out from the body without affecting the good cholesterol level. 

The second product Del Monte ACE is loaded with the goodness of antioxidants. While Vitamin A enables normal functioning of the immune system, Vitamin C boost immunity and protects the body from infections and Vitamin E helps white blood cells to function effectively. Both the products have No Added sugar and preservatives which makes it an apt fit for today’s health conscious consumers. 

“Del Monte ACE, which has been in under development for a while, is another relevant offering for consumers today given the heightened concerns around immunity stemming from the COVID19 pandemic. Our endeavour will be to expand this range of 100% fruit juice offerings keeping evolving consumer needs in mind” Bellani added. 

The new products are the result of Del Monte’s detailed research and its aim to bring healthy and quality products to the Indian market. Indian consumers are becoming more health conscious. The company’s research showed that 48% of consumers aspire to lead a healthy lifestyle while 51% feel there should be healthier snack options available to consumers. According to the study, 46% of consumers look for ‘added nutrition’ while choosing a snack, and 51 per cent of buyers look for ‘made with natural ingredients’. India’s packaged fruit juices category is valued at INR 5,000+ crores and is growing steadily, especially the cold-pressed segment, as consumers are ready to pay a premium for quality products.

About Del Monte:

Brand Del Monte has over 100 years of rich international heritage during which it has been synonymous with quality and taste. The brand originated in the US and is now available all across the globe. The Del Monte range of branded processed food and beverage products in India includes Fruit Juices, Ketchup & Sauces, Packaged Fruits and the Italian Range consisting of Pasta, Olive Oil and Olives and a Culinary range for both B2B and B2C markets.

Enjoy these Ramadan feast during this lockdown with your loved ones

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Ramadan, the most auspicious time of the year, is here but with extended lockdown, the iftar parties this time will happen at homes.Like any other festival, Ramadan is incomplete without scrumptious food, desserts and beverages. To celebrate the spirit of iftar and Eid this season,Del Monte brings you the easiest and delectable recipes to make this Ramadan special for your family and for your loved ones.So, open your Roza – fast observed during Ramadan from dawn to dusk – by making these mouth-watering dishes.

BLUEBERRY LEMONADE

Ingredients-

• ½ CUP Sugar
• ½ CUP Water
• 1+1/2 CUP Del Monte Blueberries
• 1 TBP Lemon Zest
• 2 Lemons
• 1 CUP Chilled Water
• 500 ML Club Soda
• FEWIce Cubes

Method-

• Combine the yummy Del Monte blueberries with sugar, water and lemon zest in a saucepan. 
• Bring to a boil over medium heat and then simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely. Make sure the blueberries turn into a thick paste. 
• Remove from the heat and let it chill for a while.  
• Blend this blueberry mixture to a smooth puree. Looks like pure velvet, doesn’t it?  
• Squeeze the lemons into a large pitcher. 
• Combine the blueberry puree, lemon juice, water and stir well.
• Add ice cubes, lemon wedges and fresh mint leaves in each serving glass.  
• Fill the glass 3/4 with the blueberry lemonade.  
• Pour some club soda to fill the remaining 1/4 of the glass. Stir to get that bubbly fizz.   

 CHICKEN BURJI QUESADILLA

Ingredients-

• 1 TBSP Cooking Oil
• 1 TBSP Garlic Chopped
• 1 TBSP Green Chilli Chopped
• 1 TBSP Ginger Chopped
• 10 Gram Onion Chopped
• 15 Gram Tomato (Chopped)
• 15 Gram Capsicum (Chopped)
• ¼ TBSP Lemon Juice
• 1 TBSP Fresh Coriander Chopped
• ½ TBSP Garam Masala Powder
• ¼ TBSP Chaat Masala
• ¼ TBSP Red Chilli Powder
• 30 Gram Grated Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 TBSP Butter
• 2 TBSP Del Monte Eggless Mayonnaise
• 1 TBSP Del Monte Pizza Pasta Sauce
• Del Monte Tomato Ketchup
• Salt And Pepper To Taste

Method-

• Cut leftover chicken into small dice.
• Heat oil in a pan, add chopped garlic, ginger, green chilli&saute on high flame for 30 seconds.
• Add onion, tomato, capsicum and saute it for 4-5 minutes. Add garam masala powder, red chilli powder, add chicken, cook it for 2 minutes.
• Add Pizza Pasta Sauce to it and saute it on low flame till the oil separates the masala.
• Season it with salt & pepper, lemon juice and finish it with coriander.
• Spread Eggless Mayonnaise on a leftover roti then place the Quesadilla mixture, chaat masala, grated mozzarella cheese on one half of the roti.
• Fold another half of the roti, apply butter.
• Toast both the sides of roti on a non-stick pan.
• Serve it with Tomato Ketchup.

SOYA KHEEMA FRANKIE

Ingredients-

• 2 TBSP Cooking Oil
• ½ TBSP Mustard Seeds

• ¼ Cup Whole Cumin
• 1 TBSP Garlic Chopped
• 1TBSP Green Chilli Chopped
• 1 TBSP Ginger Chopped
• 4-6 Cury Leaves
• 2 TBSP Onion Chopped

• 2 TBSP Capsicum Chopped
• ¼ TBSP Red Chilli Powder
• ¼ TBSP Garam Masala Powder
• 1 TBSP Del Monte Pizza Pasta Sauce
• 1 Cup Soaked Soya Kheema
• 1 TBSP Fresh Coriander Chopped
• 2 Roti
• Salt To Taste
• Turmeric
• 2 TBSP Del Monte Eggless Mayonaise
• 1 TBSP Del Monte Tomato Ketchup

 Method-

• In a non stick pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, let it crackle and add whole cumin, saute for 5 seconds, chopped ginger, chopped chili and saute further.
• Add chopped onion, capsicum. Saute till soft.
• Add powdered spices & mix it well. Add Delmonte Pizza Pasta Sauce & sprinkle water and mix well.
• Add soaked soya kheema, mix it well, toss in between if possible. Cook it for 5 minutes. Adjust Seasonings & finish it with chopped coriander. Let it cool.
• Make roti little warm, Apply mayonnaise from inside.
• Put the soya kheema mixture in between the roti horizontally spreaded. Drizzle with some mayonnaise and little tomato ketchup. Rollit tight with the sides intact.
• You can have it as it is or you can grill the roll as well in a pan.

CRISP BAKED TANDOORI MAYO CHEDDAR CHICKEN

Ingredients-

• 1 Egg White, Lightly Beaten
• 1-2 Green Chilies, Chopped
• 5 TBSP Del Monte Tandoori Mayo
• 500 Grams Boneless Chicken, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces
• 100 Grams Cheddar Cheese, Grated
• ¼ Cup Coriander Leaves, Chopped Finely
• 1 Lemon Juice
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• Crushed Cornflakes
• Salt & Pepper To Taste

Method

• In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven at 200 degrees.
• Take out the marinated chicken and coat the pieces with crushed cornflakes.
• Place the coated chicken evenly keeping little gap between each pieces on baking tray.
• Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Once done, carefully take them out and rest it for couple of minutes.
• Now, they are ready to serve.
• Serve them hot and crisp with Del monte ketchup or Del Monte Mint mayo.

BLUEBERRY LEMON FOOL

Ingredients-

• 300 Ml Heavy Whipped Cream
• 4 TBSP Thick Yogurt
• 3 TBSP Icing Sugar
• 1 Pack Del Monte Blueberries
• 5 TBSP Sugar
• ½ Cup Water
• 1 TBSP Lemon Zest
• 1 Lemon (Juice & Zest)

Method-

• Let the blueberry sauce steal the show! Add all the ingredients for the sauce in a pan and bring it to a boil. Simmer it until it reaches a medium thick consistency.
• Take it off the heat and allow it to cool completely.
• Once that’s done, start with the yogurt mix. Whip the cream and add some icing sugar to it until stiff peaks rise up. Then, add the lemon zest and the yogurt and mix well.
• Take out two-thirds of the sauce mixture (reserving 1/3 for topping) and add it to the creamy yogurt mixture. Lightly swirl it with the spoon to make ripples. The fool mix is done!
• Gently scoop out the mix into serving glasses. Top it with the sauce and chill it for an hour before serving.

PINA COLADA PIE IN A JAR

Ingredients-

• 30 Gram Crackers
• 8 TBSP Unsalted Butter
• ½ Cup Sugar
• ½ Cup Cream Cheese
• 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 Can Delmonte Pineapple Slices
• ½ Cup Toasted Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Method-

• For the crust: In a bowl crumble graham crackers and butter until it resembles breadcrumbs texture. Keep aside.
• For the pineapple Filling: Chop Delmonte pineapple slices into smaller pieces. Heat pineapple pieces with a saucepan. Cook for about 15 minutes constantly stirring until it turns into a jam-like consistency. Allow it to cool completely.
• In a bowl whip the cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
• whisk together cream cheese and sugar. Transfer this content into a piping bag.
• Fill the small dessert jars, first, fill the bottom of the jar with the buttery crackers crust. Press it to make an even flat surface. Spoon in 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon spoons of pineapple mix. Pip in some whipped cream. Repeat a second layer. Finally on top pip cream cheese layer and sprinkle some toasted coconut pieces.
• Serve immediately or serve chilled after refrigeration.

Del Monte partners with Zomato, Swiggy & Dunzo for home delivery of its products amidst the current lockdown

Kolkata, 22 April, 2020: Fieldfresh Foods Pvt. Ltd today announced strategic tie-ups for its premium food brand, Del Monte, with online food delivering platforms Zomato and Swiggy as well as door to door delivery app Dunzo to deliver its range of premium food products - which include Tomato Ketchup, Mayo, Pasta, Olive Oil and fruit drinks - to consumers’ homes amidst the continuing lockdown.

As part of the tie up, Zomato has started home delivering Del Monte products in Bangalore and Hyderabad, with Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi NCR next on the anvil.

Zomato has created a Del Monte store under its new Zomato Market section where consumers can glance through the Del Monte product range available in their vicinity and place an order for the same on the app itself.

Del Monte’ partnership with Swiggy will ensure safe and secure supply of its products to consumers homes, starting with Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar in the East region, followed by Bangalore, Delhi NCR and other major cities over the next few days.

Dunzo is currently doing doorstep delivery for Del Monte in Bangalore with Chennai and Pune going live shortly.Again, one just needs to search for Del Monte in the app and the list of stores and products available nearby get displayed.

“In such unprecedented times, we striving to ensure continuity in the supply of our products to consumers. In our efforts to ensure the same, we have partnered with app-based delivery platforms for smooth and safe delivery of our products across major cities, enabling accessibility and convenience for the consumers,” Yogesh Bellani, CEO Fieldfresh Foods said.

These products will be available at Del Monte’s distribution centers from where these partners will pick up and then, ensure safe delivery of these products across cities.

“We are happy to partner with leading delivery startups in this endeavor.This will make sure safe door to door delivery of food items that will help consumers to avoid stepping out and support social distancing, as it becomes the biggest tool for India’s fight against Covid-19,” Bellani said.

All the three tie-ups are operational and have started delivering from 17^thApril, 2020.

About Del Monte:

Brand Del Monte has over 100 years of rich international heritage during which it has been synonymous with quality and taste. The brand originated in the US and is now available all across the globe. The Del Monte range of branded processed food and beverage products in India includes Fruit drinks, Ketchup & Sauces, Packaged Fruits and the Italian Range consisting of Pasta, Olive Oil and Olives and a Culinary range for both B2B and B2C markets.