TALK ABOUT DELICOUS & GOOD FOR U'S !

Who says Collard greens have to be cooked by themselves ?! I added Turnips and cooked them to perfection in Rice bran oil along with some Deva Natural Authentic Indian Spices and Voila!

Garnish the vegetables with some fresh Pomegranate and it makes a scrumptious side dish or great for wraps as well !

Colorful, Delicious, Nourishing dish !

WRITE UP FROM GOURMET FOOD MALL

Gourmet Mall write up:

"Deva Naturals is a purveyor of fine products ranging from fruits to spices to chutneys. We recently sampled a few more of their unique products: Mangosteen Chutney, Berry Medley Chutney, Peach Chutney, and Indian Masala Spice Blend.

The Indian Masala Spice Blend is packaged in a square tin. When we opened it, our noses were met with strong cumin aromas invoking true Indian cuisine. The spice blend exhibits a spicy, rich flavor with a nice hot kick. We mixed it into ground beef and rubbed a bit on the outside of the patties. It imparted a rich and complex flavor—something new and different from the grill.

The Mangosteen Chutney (as well as the other two) is packaged in a jar bearing the Deva Naturals emblem and a rendering of a bowl of chutney and the fruit therein.

This chutney is light brown in color. Aromas of apples, citrus, and spices are prevalent, and large chunks of mangosteen are found throughout.

The chutney is fruity and tangy, with savory spices rounding out the complex, sweet flavor.

The Berry Medley Chutney is dark red in color. It has a smoother consistency than the thicker mangosteen chutney. This one is very sweet, and also boasts savory Indian spices. The heat is turned up a bit more in the Berry Medley Chutney, and the flavors of strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry make it a unique condiment.

Last was the Peach Chutney. It is a golden color and also has a smooth consistency much like the Berry Medley Chutney. Its rich, sweet peach flavor and delicate Indian spices made this one our review panel's hands-down favorite!

We tried the chutneys alone, and also used them to coat chicken breasts for the grill. The chutneys reduced to a sticky, caramelized coating of pure, rich flavor. The chicken was extra juicy, and the flavors of the fruit in the chutney paired with the spices therein to provide a powerfully flavorful grilling experience.

Deva Naturals' products continue to impress. Anyone who loves Indian food or who enjoys being a bit adventurous in their culinary style must try these products!

Click Here to order the Chutney Trio from Deva Naturals today!

Click Here to order Indian Masala Spice Blend from Deva Naturals today!

THAI HERBS !

Galangal: Though it is related to and resembles ginger, there is little similarity in taste.
In its raw form, galangal has a citrusy, earthy aroma, with hints of pine and soap in the flavor. It is available as a whole root, cut or powdered. The whole fresh root is very hard, and slicing it requires a sharp knife. A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic in parts of Southeast Asia. It is said to have the effect of an aphrodisiac, and acts as a stimulant. (http://www.wikipedia.org/)

Lemongrass: In 2006 a research team from the Ben Gurion University in Israel found that lemon grass (cymbopogon citratus) caused apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbopogon#Anti-cancer_properties

Kafir Lime leaves: Kafir Lime leaves contain volatile oils which have therapeutic benefits.
The extract of the plant helps increase the circulation of the blood and like all members of the citrus family acts as an anti- bacterial and an anti-inflammatory.
The fruit and leaves are excellent for skin regeneration.
Traditional malay medicine in Pahang used Kaffir Lime juice to treat dandruff and hair loss and encourage healthy hair growth.
Kaffir Lime also acts as an excellent rejuvenator , alleviates colds, and helps regain energy and dispell tiredness.
Kaffir lime juice may be mixed with water and drunk three times a day as a tonic, to dispell fatigueand tiredness and increase the circulation of the blood.
The traditional Malay sauna bath or mandi wap uses the leaves of the Kaffir Lime.
The extract of the fruit is used in aromatherapy. http://www.copperwiki.org/index.php/Kaffir_lime#Kaffir_Lime_and_health

Red Chili : Capsaicin is a safe and effective analgesic agent in the management of arthritis pain, herpes zoster-related pain, diabetic neuropathy, postmastectomy pain, and headaches.[22]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_pepper

PANEER MATTAR (HOME MADE CHEESE WITH PEAS)

U know what Paneer is, afcourse you do !

Boil Milk, add some lime/lemon juice and allow the milk protein to cooagulate!

There ! U've got UR Home Made Cheese AKA Paneer !

I use 1% Milk! You can make it with 2, 4 or even half& half ! If you like! I wouldn't ......just coz, we don't need too much animal fat in our diet !

Moderation is the key to a healthy happy life!

Toast it, Roast it, Fry it, Stir fry it ! Pressure cook it, to make delicious Rasgullas (Bengali Sweet dish) !

I love it simple, Strfried with Rice Bran oil, onions and Peas, with a hint of Deva Naturals, Indian Spice Blend !

Enjoy with Naan or Whole wheat Tortillas ! Here's a picture !

Cranberry Chutney

Introduce another Chutney?

Should I, should I not?? OK fine..... CRANBERRY CHUTNEY ! Why Cranberry? Beeee cause...Cranberries are good for you , good for the kidneys.

We have a Cranberry Orchard/Farm right here in Vermont, not far from home..where is home? South Burlington, VT afcausss!

Such an excellent berry, so simple and look at the color! Notice the high gloss and some of the dark berries still showing in there.

All I did was add some Vermont Organic Maple Syrup to Fresh Cranberries with some of my spices.... VOILA!

No need for Pectin or any other additives! What an excellent condiment!

So I served it to our friends and family over Thanksgiving, they loved it, OMG !!

Now, I eat it every morning with cream cheese for Breakfast!

HOW CAN SOMETHING HEALTHY BE SO DELICIOUS!! JUST TRY DEVA NATURALS, PRODUCTS AND YOU'LL FIND OUT !!

Soon, I will package it, label it and start sharing it with the world !

3 DELICIOUS CHUTNEYS !

3 CHUTNEYS IN THEIR INFANCY !

Posted 9/24/2009 8:27 AM EDT on

burlingtonfreepress.com

http://www.devanaturals.com/

So here are the lip smacking, oooh oooh good ALL NATURAL CHUTNEYS made by yours truely !!

They are gently hand roasted and cooked to perfection over an open pot.

I use All NATURAL INGREDIENTS, ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP & DEVA NATURALS VERY OWN SPICE BLEND.

There are NO PRESERVATIVES in our products, so they should be refrigerated after opening.

4 oz jars of wholesome goodness!

THEY ARE CURRENTLY RETAILING AT HEALTHY LIVING ON DORSET AND NATURAL PROVISIONS IN WILLISTON.

SPICY THAI TRAIL MIX

SPICY THAI TRAIL MIX

Posted 9/24/2009 8:40 AM EDT on burlingtonfreepress.com

http://www.devanaturals.com/

So here's my latest delicious concoction !Healthy, Crunchy, Sweet & Sour our all natural, Protein and Fiber rich, THAI TRAIL MIX !This baby, I made with Edamame, Chickpeas, P-nuts, Fiber One Cereal Sticks and DEVA NATURAL'S VERY OWN THAI SPICE BLEND !MADE IN VERMONT FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS !!Not in the market yet, but I am planning on having samples out for those interested at the "FOOD AND WINE EVENT AT SMUGGS" on Saturday, 10/10/09 from 6p - 10p. Come try some !

EINSTEIN LOVES MANGOSTEEN

OH YEAH! TOLD YA TIZ A SUPER FRUIT !
A friend came over to try out my mangosteen chutney, she loved it! Had this T- shirt on and we couldn't resist taking the picture!!

Grilled Wild Salmon with Mangosteen BBQ Sauce

Feeling like seafood tonight?

Grill some Wild Salmon for a delicious heart healthy meal for 4.

This recipe can be used with Deva Naturals Mangosteen Chutney as well:

2 pounds Wild Salmon fillet.
1 cup Mangosteen Chutney (www.devanaturals.com)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tb. sp. Rice bran oil

Preparation
Step 1
Marinate the Salmon fillet with salt, pepper, 3/4 cup mangosteen chutney for 1/2 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2
Remove from the fridge and let it stand for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Grill on a pre oiled clean bbq basting with the remaining chutney.
Step 4
Cook fish till you see the golden lines of the grill.
Step 5
Serve with a side of Home made Cheese and fresh green salad.

Check out the recipe in Foodista.com

MANGOSTEEN CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

Oh come on people, wish you could try some, MANGOSTEEN CHOC. BROWNIE!
Seriously delicious, the mangosteen segments could be seen and tasted.
The glaze was yummy, with a touch of spice !

UMMMMMMM!!! TO DIE FOR!

SHARED SOME WTIH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS !

Spiced Mangosteen Chocolate Cake

Talk about getting creative, Love it !!

Spiced Chocolate Mangosteen cake!

Deva Naturals, Freeze dried Mangosteen and Deva Naturals Mangosteen chutney/Compote as glaze on top ----->>>

Nutritious, Scrumptious, Perfect snack with coffee, tea or even a desert following a meal with your loved ones..

Made on special order only....

Recipe is copyrighted !!!!!!!

Wish you could try some :-) !!

Dahi/Home Made Plain Yogurt, by Deva Naturals

It's not difficult to make dahi/ yogurt with all it's active cultures.
Beats spending an arm and a leg at the grocery store for it !

For how to.... check out my recipe in foodista.com

In India, people use dahi not only to maintain their healthy digestive tract but also for facial masks in beauty parlors. Dahi is used to nourish the hair as well!

Mix a bit of garam masala, to make tandoori marinades great for summer grilling or winter baking.
You can mix a bit of Italian seasoning to make a salad dressing or even marinade your meats and grill !

Add some mango pulp and blend with some sugar and ice for a delicious Mango Lassi ! Don't have mango? Try Pistacio lassi, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint ??!!

Mix in some onion, mint or cilantro to taste with some tomato and cucumber for a delicious side salad or a cooling dish for summer.

Great for weight management as well, low in calories, high in calcium, not to mention how good it is for our intestines...........

Just enjoy a plain cup of yogurt with your cereal in the morning and tell me what u think !!!!

Curried Okra / Bhindi ki sabji

We sometimes don't like Okra because of it's sticky like "stuff"!
Yesterday, we had Indian Bhindi i.e. Okra with roti and dahi!
Roti is nothing but a whole wheat tortilla that we North Indians brag about.
We stuff these with different vegetables and enjoy it with a cup of plain simple dahi, i.e. home made yogurt !
Just a lazy Sunday meal !

Deva Naturals,"BBQ'd Mangosteen Chicken Drumsticks" !

Ok, so you all know I love to create my own delicious recipes. So last night I grilled some Chicken Drumsticks with my very own Mangosteen BBQ Sauce.
The whole family loved it, my husband even took some to work for his collegues!
My finicky 13 yr. old had a couple as well.
19 yr. old enjoyed it too !
YEAH ME !!

Deva Naturals "Kaalae Cholae"

Kaalae Cholae or Black Chickpeas are in the garbanzo family.
They are a very typical North Indian cusine.
In the old days, on special occasions this was served as a wholesome meal at spiritual gatherings also known as "Langar".
These days however, it is made in almost every Punjabi (North Indian) kitchen at least once a week.
It was also used to feed horses in the golden days....
Try it in your kitchen for a healthy wholesome meal to share with family or friends.!

Deva Naturals "Spinach Tilapia"

Eat healthy and feed healthy !
Includes almost all your food groups in the "Food Pyramid" !
Try out this recipe and let me know what you think!

Deva Naturals "Beef Curry"

Not like ya'll haven't noticed, I am so into recipe writing these days... and why not??
It is an art, so share it ! I say!
Share the luhve!


Perfect soul food for any dinner.... Beef / Meat Curry with steamed brown or white rice.
Notice how low it is in fat and useless calories, guilt free, healthy delicious, nutritious meal for all !

Get Creative with Leftovers from Dinner !

Last night I baked some delicious Wild Salmon for dinner with the family.
Put away leftovers as usual for the next day.
Didn't want to eat the same thing again so got a little creative today @lunch.
I tossed last night's dinn dinn with some spaghetti noodles and mushrooms with some Deva Naturals sauces and voila !
Lunch for a queen ! Check out the recipe on Foodista.com
Come on ovah !

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Garam Chai with Pakoras anyone?
Vegetables in chickpea batter, deep fried oooh lalaa ! with a hot cup of cardamom and fennel tea--- to die for ! Soooo good !

Pakoras are like fritters, they can be made with any veg or even paneer, (home made cheese).
The batter generally stays the same, consisting of chick pea flour water and spices.
Try some with Deva Naturals Spicy Tamarind or Mangosteen Chutney !

Turkey Chops with Deva Naturals Spicy Cillantro Chutney

Quick and Delicious Summer dinner for 4 !

Try grilling Turkey Chops with Mangosteen Soy Sauce by Deva Naturals !

Enjoy with Tandoori Naan or Steamed Rice and my Spicy Cilanto Sauce !

Cheers to Summer 09 !

Just click on http://www.foodista.com/ for more Deva Naturals Recipes

For now, use your imagination ! Drooooooolllll!!

Kept my promise, look at the Deva Naturals, Spicy Cilantro Sauce, ABOVE !

Grilled Pork with Mangosteen BBQ Sauce

My Passion is cooking, Eating is a Pleasure, Sharing the bounty is an ultimate blessing !!

Spring has sprung! Paatay time !!

Fired the grill , cooked BBQ pork chops and asparagus with yellow and orange bell peppers, shared it with friends and family !
Missed you.... yah right !! CHEERS !! HAHAHA!!

Birthing of the 1st Deva Natural Chutney !

Inventing and getting a new product out is similar to the birthing process, actually the whole pregnancy process..........think about it for a second.

Research and Development ??

Think of a new product idea, fantasize, work on it and work on it........

Try, try, try and try some more, different styles, angles, recipe, ahem, ahem & all that !
You got it ! Then starts the cooking process ??.... how long?? (No puns intended, LOL).

Take it for a test run, taste test it, with neighbors, friends, family, every one who's willing to have fun trying something new..............

THE PRODUCT SILLY, IN THIS CASE THE RECIPE ??!! GOOD GRIEF, GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER?!

MY VERY OWN Mangosteen Chutney is here! YUM !!!

Sweet & slightly sour, spicy and ooie gooie, scrumptious, wholesome all natural, goodness !

Made with Mangosteen, Vermont Maple syrup, a concoction of spices with a hint of lime!
ooooooooooh soo good! Want some, stop begging , just call or email deva@devanaturals.com

Created & copyright'ed!

Soon will be off to friends and family for taste...ing.

Starting the marketing..........1st step...blogging !

Packaging & Labeling.

Large quantity production !

Selling, Demos, Trade shows, and the most important----- WORD OF MOUTH !!

HMMMMM!!! A long road, but a delicious one, I'm having fun, hope you are too!

BTW, SO FAR, EVERYONE HAS LOVED IT ! THEY KEEP ASKING FOR MORE !! 6/14/09....

Elegantly Expressed

My friend and I, U know, we like to yak a lot………about work, friends, health, her business and mine………..
The “Good, bad and the ugly”, Yaaaaaaah that !!
A while ago we talked about doing some health conscious, treat’ish ideas…….

Why not Mangosteen eh?

It’s a sweet treat !
It is healthy!
It is delicious!
It is crispy and crunchy!

So there she goes….it is on her website:
http://www.elegantlyexpressedgiftbaskets.com/

Freeze dried Mangosteen snack pack !

Can also buy it from http://www.devanaturals.com/

Past 2 months??

Where have I been?
Vacationing!
but afcohss !!
Went to India after 19 years !
What a country...
WOW !
A humbling
&
grounding experience all in one trip.

THE GOLDEN TEMPLE, PUNJAB ABOVE !

History .... .....Galore!
Scrumptious food.........Galore!
Traffic...............Galore!
Warmth...............Galore!
Traditions..............Galore!
Elegance..................Galore!
Dust..............................Galore!

I mean everything, everywhere, Eye Candy as well as Sore Eyes!!

TAJ MAHAL, AGRA



WHAT A TRIP IT WAS !!

CHOCOSTEEN traveling to Bangkok!!

I sent some Chocolate Dipped Mangosteen , CHOCOSTEEN !

to Bangkok from Vermont, USA via USPS. It took about a week to get there.

"WELCOME TO THAILAND AIRPORT"

MOI - CHOCOSTEEN!

CHOCOLAT, MANGOSTEEN reached there in it's full

"SCRUMPTIOUS--NESS".
It even lasted a whole month without getting soggy.......the humidity there can do that you know!
What does that say about our Chocolate dipped Mangosteen?
1. Travels well.........good for gifts near and far!
2. Good shelf life......long lasting !
3. Retains its shape and form.....Pretty in a box or baggy with a beautiful ribbon...!
Can take it to the moon!!!!!!!!! or a different galaxy !! Hey we need nutrious, natural, yummy treats every where!

HEY NASA, WANT SOME ?? http://www.devanaturals.com/