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  • Beat The Heat With Keventer Metro Ice Cream

    Beat The Heat With Keventer Metro Ice Cream

    The sun is harsh, the air is humid and you realise summer is here to stay. Before the heat defeats you, you need to figure out how to beat it. And we know exactly how you can do that! How about creating some cool desserts with Keventer Metro Ice Cream?

    Here are some delicious recipes you can try and serve yourself, chilled!

    Just Chill and Float

    The age-old favourite float is ridiculously easy to make! Just add a generous scoop of Keventer Metro Vanilla Ice Cream on top of a glass of your favourite soft drink and slurp on. You could also garnish this lovely delight with some crushed nuts. Mmmm. If this isn’t heavenly, what is?

    DIY Affogato-Mocha

    In a traditional affogato coffee, you pour hot espresso over vanilla ice cream. For a mocha, you add chocolate to coffee. This ice cream recipe is a hybrid of these two delicacies. Brew your coffee as you like and pour it into a tall glass. Then, gently slide a Keventer Metro Barz Classic Choco stick ice cream into the coffee and let it melt. Trust us, this divine concoction is like no other affogato or mocha you have ever tasted!

    The Indulgent Royal Sundae

    No syrup and definitely no fake cherries—this is an elevated sundae! All you need is Keventer Metro Royal Rabri Ice Cream, your preferred dry fruits and a hot jalebi. For extra pizazz, you can make a saffron-infused simple syrup to pour on the top. Now put together this royal sundae and indulge in its luxuriousness!

    Sweet Sip

    Did you know that Keventer Metro Strawberry Ice Cream can make the most delicious milkshake? Blend the ice cream with ice cubes and a splash of milk. Add some vanilla essence for an extra special touch and top it with strawberry syrup. There you go! Your sweet milkshake is ready!

    This Summer, don’t let the heat get to you! Grab Keventer Metro Ice Cream on Zomato or shopkeventer.com to make these delicious concoctions and chill!

  • Let Your Mum Feast on Some “Me-Time!”

    Let Your Mum Feast on Some “Me-Time!”

    Okay! Let’s just spend 5 minutes to think about how your Mom, Mum, Maa, Ayee, or Amma, spends every day juggling her daily chores and yet, always manages to find the time to take care of you. No matter how busy you are, she is always there for you when you need her, struggling to strike a balance between home and work. At the end, what she is left with is a gruelling daily routine with little or no time for herself.

    Yet, on the day you decide to celebrate her, you’d rather settle for the usual gifts to thank her for all that she does for you 24×7. That usual flower bouquet, chocolates, jewellery, clothes, etc. etc.

    This Mother’s Day, we’ve got a plan. Give her the gift of “time!”

    By “time” we don’t mean you spend the day visiting a nice lounge, club, or restaurant. Or take her out for a movie that you want to watch more than she does! We mean, you gift her, a much deserved “ME TIME”. Give her the space to explore her passion, her hobbies, and even her whims and fancies. Begin by taking the load of cooking off her shoulders, and in this little endeavour let us, Team Keventer, be your partner in crime.

    The question is, “How?” Let’s together arrange for an exclusive handmade gift hamper, specially curated for her, to meet her exquisite taste (and yours!). Rush to the nearest shop selling a nice wicker basket, gather up some ribbons, and a transparent gift wrap. Now, quickly visit shopkeventer.com or your nearest grocery store to shop for the most delightful ready-to-cook frozen foods and start filling up your basket. Definitely add the following, apart from your love, to your curated hamper.

    Fill in some easy-to-serve breakfast delights…

    Morning is the original rush hour. So instead of letting your mum stress over what to prepare for breakfast, just hand her a pack of Keventer Breakfast Sausages and Keventer Italian Sausages. These non-veg frozen foods can be simply thawed and served, or lightly sautéed in some oil. Hassle-free beginning to a day and some extra minutes to water her favourite pot of plant, or go for a morning swim, or even finish her prayers—now that’s what we call a perfect gift!

    Add that 7-min main course…

    Keventer Paneer Steak or Keventer Kolkata Street Style Momos in veg and chicken variants can be the easiest dinner for someone to cook. They are ready-to-eat and can be prepared in only 5-7 minutes saving your mum hours in the kitchen. However, we insist that since these are so easy to make, you help your mum out with your own DIY lunch and dinner spreads!

    Finish off with the quickest snacks!

    Mozzarella Cheese Sticks? Onion Rings & French Fries? Paneer Double Decker? Chilli Garlic Potato Shots? Or will it be juicy Chicken Nuggets? At Keventer, we make sure you can pamper your mum and yourself with a delightfully crunchy range of veg and non-veg frozen snacks.

    So, when in the evenings, you pester your mom for some quick fingerfood, all she needs to do is spend as little as 3.5 minutes frying our veg and non-veg snack range to keep your growling tummy happy. And again (!), we insist that YOU spend 3.5 minutes in the kitchen instead and help yourself to these munchies without troubling your mum!

    Now once you’ve got your basket filled with these frozen foods, simply cover the top with a transparent gift wrap, and hold it in place with those ribbons. When she unwraps this beautiful handmade gift hamper, rest assured, she’ll unwrap for herself new hobbies, passion and even dreams that her newly received free-time will let her explore. Don’t forget about the brownie points you’ll earn for taking out time and putting in the effort to curate a DIY gift hamper with love!

  • Poila Baisakh in the Metro

    Poila Baisakh in the Metro

    “Why are Bengalis so passionate about Poila Baisakh? Is it like Durga Puja? How is it celebrated?”

    Valid questions. Durga Puja is grandiose but Poila Baisakh is more intimate—it’s the second-most awaited festival of the year after all! The excitement is on another level when Chaitra sets in. The warm days, fallen petals on pavements and sales posters appear across the metropolis, and you know it’s time. The vibe, or amej, of a fresh start, is right around the corner. And sometimes it smells fresh, delicious and sweet!

    Since good food can’t be separated from any Bengali celebration, Poila Baisakh also has its fair share of deliciousness. Some savoury, some sweet, but each evokes nostalgia and excitement for a new calendar year. Let’s delve into those celebratory delights!

    The First Payesh of The Year

    Oh, the aroma of rice simmering away in thickened milk—so quintessential of all Bengali celebrations! However, this payesh is different. It’s made with the first rice harvest of the summer. The fresh rice, mixed with milk, creates a fragrance that is simply unbeatable and unforgettable! If only perfumers could fit this into a bottle, stocks would be sold out!

    The aroma paints the picture of lush green fields in a rural pocket, ushering the ardency of newness. When made with high-quality ingredients—such as Keventer milk—nuts and raisins, this new rice turns into a warm hug in a bowl. This is just what we need before we venture into a new year!

    New Beginnings With Patishapta

    Patishapta is found near the end of the Bengali calendar year and the beginning of it. It’s too important! It’s soft, warm and filled with jaggery and grated coconut. No wonder most people go nuts over this humble homemade delight!

    While most households can’t agree on a filling—whether khoya or kheer—they all agree on picking high-quality ingredients. Always choose Keventer Metro milk for these special occasions!

    The Sweetest Ending

    All these sweet things and there’s more? Of course, there is! If Bangla is the sweetest language, then why not keep the sweets coming?

    Let’s end the new year with mishti doi—the fan favourite! While making it at home adds to the festivities, grabbing a readymade container is also welcome. As long as it’s sweet, chilled and delicious! When the merriment settles, there’s nothing better than kicking back with your family after dinner, enjoying a fresh pack of mishti doi. This year, we highly recommend you choose Keventer Metro misti doi!

    So, how do Bengalis celebrate Poila Baisakh? We gave you three of the sweetest ways! Enjoy the Bengali New Year in the metropolis with us.

  • Summer Hack: Stay Cool With Keventer

    Summer Hack: Stay Cool With Keventer

    We are, currently, in the middle of a heatwave and every time we step outside, it feels like the sun has stuck a straw in our backs to suck up all our energy. Did that sound familiar? Then you must remember that iconic beverage ad campaign from a decade ago!

    The ad has become symbolic of the Indian summer—no other ad has been this relevant to the whole population. Going outside in this oppressive weather is a task but we can’t stay indoors forever. So, what can you do? How can you replenish what the sun takes from you? You try these cool tips of course!

    Oye Lassi, Lassi Oye!

    A favourite across India, originating in the North, lassi is a summer quintessential. It’s great after a meal, helping with digestion. And it works exceptionally well in cooling you down on the hottest summer days. The combination of curd, sugar and ice is divine. Whenever you need a convenient classic lassi fix, grab a packet of Keventer lassi!

    Mango season coincides with summer, so why not make the best of it? Take your packet of mango Keventer lassi and add some chopped mangoes to it for that extra kick!

    Nothing Beats The Classic

    When it comes to claiming where the best biryani is from, we may quarrel, but we do agree on one thing: curd. Meals are incomplete without it. Hot summer days are made worse without it. Lassi is undoubtedly the most popular curd beverage, but it’s not the only one.

    Need something savoury? Try neer mor, which is found across Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It’s a brilliant digestive aid, made with curd, ginger, hing, cumin and curry leaves.

    Craving something a little bit more special? Try the classic gondhoraj ghol! Get your packet of Keventer Metro dahi, thin it with water and flavour it with black salt and the juice and zest of gondhoraj lime. You may also add sugar if you want. It’s the perfect summer treat!

    Don’t let the heat get to you! Stay cool with Keventer. Explore our summer-friendly delights today!

  • Tips To Prepare a Fast and Easy Ramadan Iftar

    Tips To Prepare a Fast and Easy Ramadan Iftar

    Are you planning meals for a whole month? That can feel like a full-time job! Committing to preparing meals while fasting for 30 days straight can get exhausting. But we’re here to let you know, you can still prepare delicious and easy iftar recipes without running out of energy!

    Here are some great tips for preparing fast and easy iftar recipes for the whole family.

    ‘Mise en Place’ Is Your Best Friend

    Mise en place is a French word for “putting in place”. It’s about preparing and laying out utensils, measurements and ingredients before cooking. This is a trick used in professional kitchens that makes cooking faster and enables you to move through the steps of the recipe quickly.

    Speed Prep With Staples

    Planning meals is more overwhelming than cooking them! Save yourself the headache by stocking up on pantry staples that speed up the cooking process.

    Prioritise Your Health

    Ensure your health and choose food that sustains and nourishes you throughout the fasting. Particularly, if you purchase carbide-free bananas from Keventer, you can enjoy them whenever you want. For suhoor or iftar, Keventer banana should become your staple! Bananas are healthy and filling, which provides you energy to go through your whole day—especially when consumed during suhoor. They also soothe your stomach after a whole day of fasting during iftar.

    Frozen Foods Can Save The Day

    A golden rule to meal prep is to stock frozen products. Keventer has a variety of sausages, veg and non-veg snacks that make throwing a feast an easier process. And the best news is that they are all halal!

    Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Output

    The best rule to follow for iftar should be this! When you stock up for meal prep, make sure you’re buying ingredients you can use for multiple easy iftar recipes. For instance, if you buy chicken mince, you can use it for pulao, curries, samosas, paratha and more. When you stock up on UHT milk from Keventer, you can also use it for savoury dishes, milkshakes, kheer and so on.

    You’re more than ready to take on the world of meal prep with these tips! We’re making sure you’re ready to brace yourself for any iftar hosting surprises. Keventer has you covered with all your Ramadan essentials, from snacks to desserts!

  • Thandai recipes using UHT Milk

    Thandai recipes using UHT Milk

    Holi is the most colourful festival and like most Indian festivities, it’s incomplete without delicacies. Among all the delightful offerings, you can’t miss out on thandai!

    Downing a glass of thandai during Holi is deeply embedded in traditions! Made of milk, sugar, various seeds, nuts and fascinating flavourings, revellers let their hair down with this cooling drink. But who says this traditional Holi beverage needs to be one flavour? Try these thandai recipes this year!

    A Classic Never Goes Out Of Style

    Thandai is a Holi classic. People can’t envision a Holi party without one! When you don’t need all the extra bits, always depend on the classic. Here’s how you make it:

    – Blend UHT milk with almonds, cardamom powder, fennel, khus essence, sugar or condensed milk, muskmelon seeds and white peppercorns.
    – Strain the thandai and serve chilled.

    A Royal Twist

    Like most Indian treats, everyone makes it differently. But everyone agrees adding a few special ingredients elevates the classic thandai to the next level. Here’s how:

    – Follow the recipe for the classic thandai and add a pinch of saffron.
    – Serve chilled. To make this thandai extra special, decorate with silver foil and chopped almonds.

    Manic About Mangoes

    We’re set to welcome summer, so this is the time to indulge in the season’s best—mangoes! Here’s how:

    – Make mango pulp separately. Add it to the classic thandai recipe. If you sweeten the pulp, make sure to not any extra sugar to the thandai.
    – Serve chilled. Garnish with chopped mangoes!

    Gulabo In The Glass

    Irresistibly flavourful, delicious and aromatic, rose thandai is among the best drinks to serve guests this Holi. Here’s how you make this:

    – After you have added the thandai spices and Keventer UHT milk, add rosewater, rose essence and rose petals. You can leave one of the ingredients out if you want a less potent rose flavour.
    – Serve chilled with rose petals as garnish.

    Your Holi party needs these awesome beverages! How else can you cool down from all the fun? Make thandai at home with Keventer UHT milk!

  • Must-Try Holi Recipes for 2024

    Must-Try Holi Recipes for 2024

    The very air heralds spring and reminds you it’s time for the most colourful festival of the year! We know you’re a veteran and you’re ready with coconut oil and your chosen pichkari. But whenever you’re tired from all the enjoyment, take a break with the most delicious Holi recipes!

    Let the party on your tastebuds begin! Try these Holi dishes.

    Fruit Chaat

    Make this refreshing Holi recipe to cool down. To prepare fruit chaat, follow the instructions:

    1. Chop a variety of seasonal fruits and carbide-free bananas from Keventer. Toss them together. Chill in the refrigerator to make them more refreshing.
    2. Prepare the tangy dressing by mixing salt, chaat masala and lime juice.
    3. Before serving, drizzle the dressing over the fruits and mix well.

    Dahi Bhalla

    This is a savoury Holi dish that’s super popular during Holi! It’s delicious and satisfying—perfect for munching between rounds of playing with gulal. Here’s the method for making the perfect dahi bhalla:

    1. Prepare a batter with lentils and spices. Deep-fry the fritters and soak them in water seasoned with lime and salt.
    2. With the best sour yoghurt from Keventer, whip it till it’s smooth and season it with your favourite spices.
    3. Arrange the fritters on a plate, top with yoghurt, spices and chutney.

    Thandai Smoothie

    Nothing is more classic than a tall, chilled glass of thandai. This Holi recipe is a modern take on the usual milk beverage. Here’s how you make it:

    1. Blend the following ingredients:

    – Keventer Metro Milk
    – Honey
    – Almonds
    – Cashews
    – Pistachios
    – Saffron
    – Fennel seeds
    – Cardamom
    – Poppy seeds
    – Melon seeds

    2. Serve chilled and garnish with chopped nuts.

    Rose Lassi

    If people don’t like thandai at your party, this is an excellent alternative. Make this Holi recipe easier with Keventer Metro Lassi. Just add spoonfuls of rose syrup to each glass of lassi and garnish with silver foil and chopped pistachios. A decadent Holi special is ready in seconds!

    Masala Chai Chia Pudding

    Your guests will remember this sweet Holi dish for years to come. Here’s how you make it:

    1. Brew a cup of strong masala chai. Let this cool.
    2. Mix chia seeds with Keventer Metro milk and add your preferred sweetener.
    3. Combine the chia mixture and brewed tea. Refrigerate until it becomes thick like a pudding.

    As you play with colours, don’t forget to take breaks, drink plenty of water and enjoy these awesome snacks! Get your Holi essentials from Keventer today.

  • For the Eternal Love of Ice Creams

    For the Eternal Love of Ice Creams

    Summer or winter, the love for ice cream doesn’t go away. It’s our main defence against the doom and gloom of life! Just one bite of this cold, creamy and sweet delight, and we’re smiling ear to ear.

    Preferences about bars, cups and cones exist, but what does your favourite Keventer Metro ice cream say about you?

    Raising the Bar

    If you love Keventer bar ice creams, we can safely assume you have no time for cups and spoons. You are on the go and you need a sweet delight you can bite into stat! Also, you have teeth that have never known the word “sensitivity”. We applaud you (we’re a little jealous of you).

    Cone-fident

    People who love Keventer cone ice creams are on a new level of confidence! They are lovers of texture—from the cold cream to the crunchy waffle. They also know how to enjoy the journey (ice cream) as much as the destination (the chocolatey end).

    Cup Runneth Over

    You like to completely extract the joy, even when the good thing comes to an end. Cup ice cream lovers take it slow, spoon by spoon. And they aren’t sad when their Keventer Butterscotch cup ice cream is over—they will go back and scrape each remaining delightful bit!

    Where’s the Party Tonight?

    It’s definitely in your home. You’re either hosting or bingeing the latest season of Bridgerton and your best friend is the Keventer Butterscotch ice cream party pack! You may be anxious about things getting over too fast. That’s why you enjoy the way you can customise each scoop with a party pack.

    What kind of ice cream lover are you? Explore your choices with Keventer!

  • Sizzling Sensations: 5 Ways to Elevate Frozen Chicken Seekh Kebab

    Sizzling Sensations: 5 Ways to Elevate Frozen Chicken Seekh Kebab

    Seekh kebabs are delicious—no one can disagree! They are perfectly seasoned and then charred on an open flame. Served with thin slices of onion and a side of mint chutney…your mouth is already watering, isn’t it? But they are notoriously time and labour-intensive. And who wants to slave in the kitchen for hours?

    This is where Keventer frozen seekh kebab arrives to save the day! Made with utmost care, these ready-to-eat seekh kebabs should become your pantry staple. Also, some people are fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. So, for iftar, try these interesting ways to serve chicken seekh kebab.

    Reshmi Seekh Kebab

    This is maximum taste with zero effort! Just follow these steps:

    • Make a gravy with ginger-garlic paste, onions, pepper, salt, yoghurt and cream
    • Cut your frozen chicken seekh kebab and add it to the gravy
    • Simmer until the kebabs are cooked
    • Grate some cheese right before serving!

    Express Shawarma

    The best snack should be effortless. Here’s how you make this:

    • Cook your Keventer frozen seekh kebab
    • Got any leftover paratha or roti? Quickly grab that. Even a tortilla would do!
    • Slather your favourite spread, mayo or just keep it simple with butter
    • Add your favourite sauce
    • Optional: Top it with cucumber, onion, tomatoes, mint and green chillies

    Seekh Boti Pulao

    If you have a crowd-pleaser pulao recipe you make often, surprise everyone by adding chicken seekh kebab to it! Cook it and then chop it into small pieces. Gently mix into the rice and serve with raita!

    Seekh Kebab Masala

    Skip the chicken or mutton masala and try this!

    • Prepare a tomato-based gravy with onions, ginger-garlic paste, spices and green chillies
    • Like the reshmi gravy recipe, cut up the chicken seekh kebab and add to the gravy
    • Simmer until the kebabs are cooked
    • Serve warm with rice or parathas!

    Seekh Kebab Paratha

    A classic aloo paratha is always welcome. But if your tastebuds are looking for a change, try this:

    • Cook your Keventer frozen seekh kebab
    • Crumble it with your hands, add onions and chillies. Add cheese if you want
    • Make your paratha dough. Stuff it with the kebab mix and cook as usual
    • Serve it hot with raita

    Upcoming dinner party or breaking a fast, Keventer frozen seekh kebabis here to save the
    day no matter what! Grab your pack today!

  • Why Bananas are the best fruit for Sehri?

    Why Bananas are the best fruit for Sehri?

    WHY BANANAS ARE YOUR BEST FRUIT FOR SEHRI

    Ramadan is the holy month of devotion, prayer, self-reflection and growth. However, it is also a month of extreme self-control with 30 days of fasting at a stretch. Thus, what we choose to eat during Iftar and Sehri can have major implications on our body and energy levels. The idea is to stick to a minimalistic healthy diet instead of giving in to temptation and indulging in excessive fried food or beverages with high-levels of sugar, before you begin your fast or break it.

    Since Sehri or Suhur is the first meal consumed early in the morning before the main fasting begins, it is essential that the food consumed is nutritious and keeps you feeling full for a longer period of time. That’s why, we suggest Keventer Banana as a ‘must-add’ to your pre-dawn diet. Here are 4 reasons why:

    #1: It’s Fibre-Rich: Soluble fibres turn into a gel-like form upon reaching the stomach, and slow down digestion. This helps in keeping cholesterol and blood sugar levels low, giving you ample of energy throughout the day. The banana lands up being a wonder-fruit in this case. Despite their sugar content, bananas are so rich in fibres such as pectin that they not only keep you energized but also keep your gut in good health during the entire fasting season.

    #2: Has Good Carbs: Bananas are a great source of resistant starch. Now what is a resistant starch? Resistant starch is a great carbohydrate that can improve your body’s ability to react to insulin. The best part is, instead of getting digested in the small intestines, it collects in the large intestines, ferments and produces good gut bacteria. This means that you will be left feeling fuller despite consuming less food. Resistant starch can also aid in easing your digestive system after fasting.

    #3: Comes with Anti-Bloating Properties: Fasting can cause severe bloating in some people. However, here again, our wonder-fruit comes to the rescue! There’s ample evidence that bananas can prevent the accumulation of gas in the stomach and the retention of water, thereby preventing bloating.

    #4: It’s Pottasium-Rich: The potassium in bananas plays a vital role in reducing your thirst and keeping you hydrated for a much longer period of time. This potassium also helps your muscles work better keeping lethargy, caused due to fasting, at bay.

    As the month of Ramadan sets in, do take care of yourself and your health without any compromises. Add Keventer Bananas to your Sehri meal and enjoy the goodness of this fruit to the fullest. Ramadan Mubarak!