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Swoon Her With A Disney Dinner Date  ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Themed Dinner

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Disney has always captivated us with its enchanting movies. From different ethnicities to animals, Disney has never disappointed us in any way through their movies. Not only that but even stories with mythical creatures like mermaids and jinni left a big impact on the industry.

However, there is one such movie that can be watched by people of any age group – ‘Lady and the Tramp. It was released in 1955 and its live-action came in cinemas in 2019. This musical romance film is about two dogs and their crazy adventures. After Lady is confronted by a savage street dog, Tramp saves her. Then, they spend the whole day roaming around the city and have ‘spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. The spaghetti and meatball scene is one of the most iconic movie scenes.

Romantic enough? Don’t you want to recreate a romantic scene like that with your partner? If you do then you have to make a bowl of the same spaghetti and meatballs and have a romantic dinner date. The recipe is full of meat, cheese, pasta, and a delightful date night. The recipe is from chef Sanjeev Kapoor and is Indian-friendly.

How To Make

Preparation time: 40 minutes (approx.)

Ingredients

● Mutton mince (Keema) – 1½ cups

● Spaghetti – 200 grams

● Finely chopped garlic – two teaspoons

● Mustard paste – one tablespoon

● Red chili flakes – two teaspoons

● Crushed black peppercorns to taste

● Parmesan cheese powder – two tablespoons + for garnishing

● Bread crumbs – one cup

● One rosemary sprig

● Olive oil – three tablespoons

● Finely chopped onion – one medium

● Tomato puree canned at 400 grams

● Eight to ten fresh basil leaves + for garnishing

● An egg

● Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Boil four cups of water in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Mix mutton mince, one tablespoon of garlic, mustard paste, salt, one teaspoon of red chili flakes, crushed peppercorns, a little parmesan powder, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
  3. Finely chop the rosemary and add. Break an egg and add and mix well. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Divide the mutton mixture into equal portions and shape them into balls.
  5. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan, add the meatballs, and cook, stirring occasionally, till half is done.
  6. Add salt to the boiling water, mix, add spaghetti and cook till done.
  7. Heat remaining olive oil in a non-stick wok, add onion and remaining garlic and sauté for half a minute. Add tomato puree and mix well. Cook on low heat for five to ten minutes. Add meatballs and basil leaves.
  8. Add boiled spaghetti, salt, crushed peppercorns, remaining red chili flakes, and parmesan cheese powder, and mix well. Cook till the meatballs are done.
  9. Serve hot and garnish it with basil leaves and parmesan cheese powder.

As Chef Sanjeev Kapoor says this meal is easy to make and is very savory and spicy.

So, get up, make spaghetti and meatballs, and invite your partner over for an enticing evening. We can not think of something more romantic than making a meal by yourself straight out of a Disney movie.

Have your romantic moment Disney style.

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5 Types of Mouthwatering Fruit Chaats for Navratri Vrat

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Fasting or vrat is an essential ritual followed by millions of devotees during Navratri. During the Navratri fast, it is advised to avoid all gluten-based food items, high-sodium foods, and fast foods with artificial flavors. The nutritional needs of the body are fulfilled by the consumption of fruits but then again, having fruits throughout the day can be plain boring. Yes, that sometimes can be a struggle but that is the point of fasting – to be able to control the cravings. That said, plain ol’ boring fruit can be given a masaledar twist with some mouthwatering fruit chaat that will take care of the hunger pangs and also keep cravings at bay.

Here are some fruit chaat ideas that you can put to use as you fast this Navratri…

1. Fruit Chaat With Peanuts

When fasting, you cannot avoid eating fruits and dairy products. It is the focus of Navratri. Better to consume the fruits differently. Make your fruit chaat with apples, grapes, pomegranate, and other fruits. Mix in a pinch of rock salt and black pepper with the fruits. In the end, add some roasted peanuts. You are good to go!

2. Chilli Fruit Chaat

Next time, try this spicy, tangy fruit chaat. You need to chop all the fruits and mix them in a bowl. Now, you have to make the dressing. Add lemon juice, black pepper powder, salt, sugar, jeera powder, and red chili powder. There you have your spicy fruit chaat ready!

3. Tandoori Fruit Chaat

Sounds Interesting, right? Try it, guys! Tandoori fruit chaat features chunks of fruits such as pineapple, apple, and star fruit cooked to perfection in a tandoor or an oven. The smoky and sweet flavors of the fruits are difficult to ignore!

4. Roasted Fruit Chaat

All mixed mustard oil, balsamic vinegar, malt vinegar, anardana powder, sugar, crushed black pepper, red chili powder, and roasted cumin powder. Continue blending the mixture for 5 minutes to ensure a good mix. Add black salt, garam masala, honey, and heeng to this mixture. This mixture should be thickened with roasted Besan. Cut the fruits into bite-sized pieces. Coat with the marinade and roast on a sigri or in a hot oven. Serve hot!

5. Fruit Raita

In a bowl, take curd (plain yogurt). Beat in the sugar, black salt, black pepper powder, and cumin powder until the curd mixture is smooth and creamy.

Mix apple, pineapple, banana, strawberry, and pomegranate seeds. Fruit raita, one of the simplest and healthiest fruit dishes, is ready. Place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill (if required and preferred).

This Navaratri try Kuch Naya! If you are not fasting, make this for your mummy or Dadi. Guys, take our words, they will be the happiest.

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Navaratri 2022: 5 Beverages To Keep You Hydrated During Your Fast

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The auspicious occasion of Navratri is here. It is a celebration of nine days where devotees worship Goddess Durga and most people observe fasts. Although the fast is an excellent chance for your body to detox, it could also have an adverse effect if you are not mindful of what you eat throughout the day. Dehydration is among the most frequent issues that most individuals experience during Navratri.

These five delicious beverages will help you stay hydrated and energized throughout your fasting period.

 1. Chhaas 

It is a satisfying and healthy beverage that is a favorite of most Indians. Probiotics have calming effects and provide the body with the necessary nutrients.

2. Mint Lassi

With this recipe, you may revitalize and refresh while remaining full for a long time. Say goodbye to weakness and rapid exhaustion by giving this recipe a try at home. The dash of mint invigorates your senses while adding essential micronutrients to your body.

3. Kesar Masala Doodh

Whether used in sweet or savory dishes, saffron and cardamom are a staple of Indian cooking. This drink is ideal for hydrating your body and pleasing to your palate at the same time because it is packed with the rich flavors of Kesar (saffron). It also has beauty benefits as Kesar is full of antioxidants that bring out the inner festive glow.

4. Badam Kesar Sharbat

This Navratri skips the artificially-flavored drinks and opts for an indulgent, power-packed, and healthy option like badam Kesar sharbat. This traditional drink is consumed especially during the fasting season as it is rich in essential nutrients that your body needs as fuel while you’re fasting. Add a dash of rose, saffron, and cardamom and you have a winner!

5. Orange Juice

For busy officegoers who are fasting this Navratri, orange juice is a perfect beverage. An excellent source of Vitamin C, it supports your immune during the changing weather and also keeps you hydrated for longer.

We hope we have sorted your Navaratri drinks menu. Try these drinks and rejuvenate yourself with this Navaratri. Have a great, happy, and healthy Navaratri!

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Beverage Startup Ronin Wines raises $2 Mn led by Anthill to expand geographical presence

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Moonshine alcoholic beverage company Ronin Wines has raised around $2 million in its ongoing Pre-Series A round led by Anthill Ventures. Auxano Capital, Supermorpheus, Merisis and existing and new angel investors also participated in the funding round. 

Ronin Wines will use the funds to expand its product – Moonshine Meadery in existing markets including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam and Silvassa. In addition, it will deploy funds to enter new markets including Haryana and West Bengal as well as export its products to international markets.

Founded in 2016 by Rohan Rehani and Nitin Vishwas, Pune-based Ronin Wines produces homemade meads. To make its Moonshine Meadery sub-brand, the startup uses a host of ingredients, including multi-flower honey, orange blossom honey, coffee beans, guava, apples, chilli peppers and kaffir lime, according to the statement.

Rohan Rehani, Co-founder of Ronin Wines, said, “With Moonshine, we’re trying to fill a taste gap for consumers as they move from juices and colas to beer and spirits. After we won at IWSC, we got interest from importers from all over the world. The current increase in funding will enable us to unlock opportunities not only nationally but also internationally.”

Ronin Wines added, “It launched a strong Portside mead in 2021 and is considering entering the high ABV (alcohol volume) still mead segment later this year (2022).”

Prasad Vanga, Partner at Anthill Ventures, said, “Meads are an exciting, fast-growing category for Alco-Bev. Ronin has created an eclectic brand of mead that is already seeing excellent market traction from discerning consumers looking for new flavours and tastes. Anthill Ventures is delighted to be a lead partner in Ronin’s journey.” 

According to the statement, most Indian meads are low in alcohol by volume (ABV) and carbonated. Additionally, it often faces competition from the premium beer and RTD segments, which are worth around $5 billion in 2020.

In the mead segment, a subsector of the alcohol industry, Ronin Wines faces competition from Cerana Meads, Portside Mead and Arka Rose, among others.

According to the report, the global mead beverage industry, which was pegged at USD 432.4 million in 2020, is likely to become a market valued at USD 1,621 billion by 2028. The industry will expand at a CAGR of 18.71% during 2021-2028.

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Restaurants on Swiggy, Zomato are charging 10% more than in-store pricing: Report

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Restaurants listed on meal delivery services like Zomato and Swiggy have started to charge customers on average about 10% more than the pricing stated on their menus in-store.

According to a Jefferies research cited by Mint, the restaurants are accusing the higher commissions and promotional fees for the price increase.

According to the report, food tech giants Zomato and Swiggy had to increase take-out prices as a result of a stronger focus on profitability. In the end, it prompted restaurants to charge differently, yet packaging and delivery fees are still excessive.

The brokerage firm questioned 80 restaurants in the top eight cities for the survey, which resulted in the report. It used a method of price comparison between online and offline prices.

It generated 240 orders, each costing between INR 120 and INR 2,800. A variety of quick-service restaurants (QSRs), full-service cafes, and ice cream shops were also chosen.

When compared to the printed menu price for dine-in, 80% of the establishments in the survey had higher menu pricing on meal delivery platforms.

“More than half of these restaurants charge a premium that is less than 10%, with the median at 10-11%. However, nearly 20% of them charge a premium that is in excess of 30% to the printed (online) menu pricing; we also saw a few instances of premium being over 40% (highest at over 60%),” the report said.

It should be noted that this price technique did not apply to all items on the menu; rather, it was only used for a few. Even some of the bigger restaurants are debating whether new items may be offered to allow for differential pricing through aggregators.

However, certain establishments, like ice cream parlours, charge less for their goods than restaurants do.

Customer discontent may result from these pricing increases. Additionally, it may open up new potential for hyper-local delivery services to permit restaurants’ deliveries. This appears to be a remote prospect at the moment, the report stated, considering the strong brand recall of Zomato and Swiggy.

Because the same foods are priced differently online and offline, Zomato has previously been accused of unfair business tactics. It declared at the time that it did not influence such price variations.

India’s industry for meal delivery has expanded rapidly in recent years. According to a survey, between 2022 and 2027, the Indian online food delivery industry is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.9%.

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QSR Brand Wow! Momo Foods raises INR 125 Cr to strengthen Tier-1 & Tier-2 Presence

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Indian QSR Chain Wow! Momo foods have raised $15.6 million (Approx. INR 125 Cr) from OAKS Asset Management which is a Mumbai-based firm. 

This funding is the first tranche of the current Series D funding, the startup plans to raise the second tranche from another VC firm soon.

The fresh funds will enable to brand to build strong back-end capabilities to enter Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets of the country. The New Funds will also enable the company to expand further in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

Founded in August 2008 by Binod Kumar Homagai, Sagar Daryani, and Shah Miftaur Rahman, Wow! Momo operates three brands – Wow! Momo, Wow! China and Wow! Chicken. It claims to currently have a monthly revenue run-rate of over INR 40 Cr and it plans to double its growth by mid-next year. 

Wow! Momo Foods competes with the likes of other Indian QSR chains including Faasos and Cafe Coffee Day, as well as international names such as KFC.

The brand is now across 21 cities and has over 480 outlets; aim it to enter over 100 cities with the new expansion plan. The funds will also be utilised to fortify the FMCG growth.

This round makes Wow! Momo Foods as one of the strongest domestic players in the Indian QSR space. This is a testimony to the brand’s strong business vision, and execution capabilities and focuses on sustained profitability. 

Sagar Daryani, Co-Founder & CEO of Wow! Momo Foods, said “You only grow when the ecosystem around you grows; even in such riotous times, good profitable, sustainable and scalable business models will always find right backing and that is the faith with which we started our first outlet in 2008. As I keep saying we are a brand that is funded by the consumers and guided by the investors.”

Vishal Ootam, Founder and CEO of OAKS Asset Management, said, We are excited to partner with Wow! Momo. With a track record of having partnered with some of the best entrepreneurs in the Indian F&B space, we are excited to see the execution by the Wow Momo team. We expect Wow! Momo to not only gain domestic market share in India but also to be the first global sized QSR company from India.”

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D2C Startup Floryo secures $2 Mn in Pre-Series A Funding to reach more Indian Households

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D2C brand Floryo has raised $2 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by 3ONE4 Capital. Of this, $1.6 million was raised through equity financing, while the remaining $400,000 came in debt financing.

Vivek Gupta and Abhay Hanjura of Licious; Kunal Shal of CRED; Aman Gupta and Sameer Mehta of BoAt; Varun Alagh of Mamaearth; Rishi Vasudev of G.O.AT Brandlabs and Vijay Arisetti of MyGate also participated in the equity funding round. Meanwhile, Alteria Capital invested $400,000 in a debt financing round.

Floryo will use the funds to expand its product line, expand its geographic footprint and strengthen its branding strategies.

Founded by Manohar Kumar, Floryo sells freshly produced Indian staples, mainly wheat flour, through its platform. It offers a variety of whole grain flours, such as functional multigrain flours, customized multigrain flours and gluten-free multigrain flours, among others. It also allows customers to customize their wheat flour.

The Brand help customers understand their dietary needs, the startup also offers online consultations from nutritionists. In addition, it has a manufacturing unit that processes and packages the core products. 

Floryo claims to have more than 40 stocking units (SKUs) of freshly processed flour. Once a customer places an order, the startup claims to deliver the products to the customer within 24 hours.In the D2C segment, it faces competition from the likes of Chakkizza and Natraj Attachakki.

Manohar Kumar, Founder of Floryo, said, “At FAV Floryo, we firmly believe that freshness is a decisive indicator of quality in food, which precedes all other attributes. Additionally, when it comes to nutrition, one size does not fit all. Therefore, tailoring food to individuals based on health and dietary needs. We are committed to working on product innovation with the help of technology to revolutionize the packaged food industry.”

Nitya Agarwal, Vice President of 3ONE4, said, “We are excited to work with Manohar and his team to build Florya. Floryo’s mission to provide fresh alternatives for everyday nutritional consumption is quite exciting and we are honoured to be a partner in their journey.”

According to reports, the Indian D2C market is expected to reach the $100 billion mark by 2025.

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F&B Brand Paper Boat Secures $50 Mn From Singapore Sovereign Fund GIC

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Hector Beverages, the parent company of popular beverage brand Paper Boat, has secured $50.1 million from Lathe Investment Pte Ltd, which is wholly owned by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC.

According to regulatory filings, GIC will hold a 25% stake in Gurugram-based Hector Beverages. Earlier last week, Mint reported that GIC was looking to invest in Paper Boat at a valuation of $250 million to $280 million.

Including current fundraising, Paper Boat has raised INR 448 Mn in equity funding and INR 10 Mn in debt funding to date.

Founded in 2010 by former Coca-Cola executives Neeraj Kakkar and Niraj Biyani, Hector Beverages operates the F&B brand Paper Boat, which sells fruit drinks in Indian flavours such as Aam Panna (raw mango), Jaljeera (spicy, spicy lemonade) and others. Apart from this, it also sells dry fruits and healthy snacks including chikki and aam papad.

Presently, Paper Boat has a presence in metro cities along with Tier-2 and 3 cities in India. In 2020, Paper Boat raised INR 28 Cr from Sofina Ventures, A91 Emerging Fund I, SCI Growth Investment II and Catamaran Ventures.

The brand also collected 20 Cr from Advent Management and A91 Emerging Fund and INR 10 Cr debt funding from Trifecta.
In 2018, the Tata Group was said to be in talks with Paper Boat’s parent company to buy the startup. However, the agreement did not materialize and later the founder of Paper Boat also denied the development.

In the financial year 2021-22, Paper Boat’s revenue increased to INR 243 Cr from the 231 Cr earned in the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, its consolidated losses narrowed to INR 64 cr in FY21, down from losses of INR 100 cr in the corresponding period, according to Tofer.

It faces competition from Lahori and Raw Pressery brands in the Indian food and beverage (F&B) market. The F&B industry in the country is expected to become a $156.25 billion market by 2026.

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Agritech Startup Loopworm raises $3.4 Mn Seed Fund led by Omnivore and WaterBridge

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Agritech startup Loopworm has raised $3.4 million in seed funding led by Omnivore and WaterBridge Ventures. 

The round has also seen participation from Titan Capital and angel investors including Nadir Godrej of Godrej Agrovet, Sanjiv Rangrass, a former ITC executive, and Log9 Materials’ Akshay Singhal.

Loopworm plans to use the seed funding for talent acquisition, research, and development (R&D) including building laboratories, and to launch its first factory in North Bengaluru for scaling up production.

Founded in 2019 by IIT Roorkee graduates Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri, Loopworm is an insect biotechnology startup that aims to optimize insect farming for households. small scale while producing nutrients and ingredients for business-to-business (B2B) customers.

The startup said it aims to transform multiple sectors including aquaculture, pet food, and nutraceuticals using multi-species insect biotechnology.

The startup is building decentralized insect rearing facilities in partnership with smallholder farmers. It aims to produce 3,00,000 metric tons (MT) of sustainable insect-based protein per annum, creating value from 7.5 million MT of food waste and agricultural byproducts, over the next five years,

Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri, Co-founders of LoopWorm, said in a joint statement, “We are thrilled to have Omnivore, Waterbridge, Titan Capital, and several experienced angels, including Nadir Godrej, as investors in Loopworm. We plan to use the new funding to set up our first Loop Factory in North Bengaluru, hire talent, and accelerate R&D.”

Mark Kahn, Managing Partner of Omnivore, said, “Omnivore is delighted to back Loopworm under our OmniX Bio initiative, which seeks to blaze a path forward for agrifood life sciences in India. Loopworm sees massive potential in transforming cultivated insects into value-added nutrients and ingredients.”

In December 2021, the venture capital firm launched the OmniX Bio initiative to provide additional support to agribusiness life science startups. In a statement, Loopworm said the investment is Omnivore’s second under the initiative.

Most recently, in April, Omnivore also launched a third fund with a target capital of $130 million to invest in early-stage startups developing technology for agriculture, food and business. rural economy.

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D2C Startup Farmley Secures Impressive $6 Million in Series A Investment

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Food startup-Farmley

Food startup Farmley D2C has raised $6 million in its Series A funding round, led by DSG Consumer Partners and Alkemi Growth Capital. Existing investors Omnivore, Insitor Partners, and a host of angel investors also participated in the round.

The family plans to utilize the funds for channel expansion, brand building, and team building. Encompassing current fundraising. 

Farmley has raised a total of $8 million so far. In 2020, Farmley raised $2 million in its seed round of funding from Omnivore and Insitor.

Birth of Farmley: Reolutionizing Food Startups 

Founded in 2017 by IIT graduates Akash Sharma and Abhishek Agarwal, Farmley works with domestic and international farming communities to source quality nuts and dried fruits. It currently operates five processing units in India, follows an omnichannel distribution strategy, and sells its products through e-commerce marketplaces, quick-trade platforms, retail stores, and its website.

Farmley offers a range of over 100 nut and dried fruit products, right from trail mixes to maida-free kinds of pasta to roasted munchies.

Akash Sharma and Abhishek Agarwal, co-founders of Farmley, said, “Farmley is a consumer-focused brand. We are here to become a globally loved brand born in India, and the only way to do that is to put consumers first in our approach. We aim to incorporate them into various occasions throughout the day and make every moment special and memorable.”

Hariharan Premkumar, Head of India at DSG Consumer Partners, said, “We are excited to work with Akash and Abhishek on their mission. Full backward integration at Farmley ensures premium-quality products and the launch of innovative products such as Makhana pasta. The company is on a strong growth trajectory, and the founders have built a stellar team with a laser focus on customer pain points.”

Farmley claims to have increased its revenue 10x over the past 18 months. It currently operates in 20 Indian cities and also has a presence in the US, Middle East and Australia.

Also read about: Story about revolution of rice

In the D2C food and beverage sector, it competes with companies such as Happilo, iD Fresh Food, and Slurrp Farm, among others.

As per reports, India’s e-commerce sector is likely to become a $400 million market by 2030. Of this, the D2C segment is considered to be one of the fastest-growing sectors, having received $3.6 billion in funding since 2014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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