Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Agri-Gold-Group-wins-award-from-President-of-India



Agrigold Amruthavarshini (Agrigold Milk) wins the prestigious national award for the best quality product in the Ready to Serve Beverage segment. His excellency, the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee handing over the award to Mr AVSN Rao, MD, Agrigold Amruthavarshini (& Chairman, Agrigold Haailand).

Agrigold Amruthavarshini (Agrigold Milk) Managing Director Mr AVSN Rao receiving the National Award for Best Quality Products on behalf of the Agri Gold Group of Industries, from His Excellency, the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on 4th April 2013 at the award function in New Delhi.


This award once again confirms the focus that Agrigold Group lays on the quality of the products and services that are offered by the companies in the group.

AgriGold Milk has competed with over 60 major dairies across India to win this award.

The Agri Gold Group's high quality offerings include the Instant Food Products, Rice, Oils, Masalas, Pickles, Milk and Milk Based Products, Seeds, Fertilizers, Ayurvedic and Herbal Healthcare and Beauty Care Products etc.,

This is not the first time that Agrigold has won award for the quality offering. Earlier this year, Agrigold Haailand - the Theme Park and Resort from the Agri Gold Group at Vijayawada has won couple of awards for the best theme park and resort and for the best service from the State Government, Industry and for promoting tourism.

Speaking at a press conference immediately following the award function, Mr AVSN Rao, the Managing Director of Agrigold Milk (and the Chairman of Agrigold Haailand) dedicated this award to the hardwork of the lakhs of farmers toiling very hard in rearing the cattle and helping Agrigold procure the best milk. He also emphasized that this award would not have been possible without the dedication that the entire team of Agrigold Amruthavarshini Dairy Farms (Agrigold Milk from the Agri Gold Group of Industries). He also stated that this award, though brings greater responsibility on the Agrigold Dairies to perform even better, this re-instates the Quality Policy of the Agri Gold Group which is always focussed on providing high quality products and services.

Mr Rao specially thanked all the customers of Agri Gold Group and Agrigold Milk on this occassion.

 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

From Agrigold’s Dairy Diary - Vanilla Milk Fudge


If you have a sweet tooth or your family loves to have something sweet after dinner, you can always have the vanilla milk fudge at home. It’s easy to make and you can store it for a long time in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

Agrigold Amrutam (pasteurized whole milk) – 300 ml
Sugar – 3 ½ cups
Butter – 100 g
Vanilla essence – 2 tsp


Method

  • In a heavy bottomed pan, pour the milk and bring it to a boil
  • Now add butter and sugar to the milk. Keep stirring
  • Cover and boil milk for about 2 min.
  • Uncover. Boil and keep stirring. After 10-15 min. take a little of the mixture and drop in a small bowl of cold water, and form a soft ball rolling it between your thumb and fingers. If you can do this, the mix is ready
  • Remove from heat. Put in the vanilla essence. Mix well and leave it to cool for about 5 min.
  • Now beat the fudge till it starts losing its shine and becomes thick
  • Transfer the fudge to a square container. When cool and firm, cut into squares with a sharp knife

Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

From Agrigold’s Dairy Diary - Masala Raita

If you are bored of having the same bland raita as an accompaniment to lunch every day, you will love to taste the masala raita. It will tingle your taste buds and give you the experience of an exotic taste.

Ingredients

Agrigold curd/dahi – 2 cups
Finely chopped cucumber – 1 no.
Finely chopped tomato – 2 nos.
Finely chopped onion – 2 nos.
Fresh coriander leaves – 1 bunch
Cumin seeds – 2 tsp.
Coriander seeds – 2 tsp.
Fennel seeds (saunf) – 1 tsp.
Fenugreek seeds – 1tsp.
Ajwain seeds – 1 tsp.
Ginger powder – 1 tsp.
Black salt – 1 tsp.
Agrigold red chilli powder – 1 tsp.
Agrigold Black pepper powder – 1 tsp.
Some dried mint leaves
Salt to taste
(Except the curd, cucumber, tomato, onion and coriander leaves, dry roast everything, grind and have a dry mixture ready)


Method

  • Put the curd in a mixing bowl. Add a portion of the dry mixture generously, depending on your taste. Mix well
  • Now add the cucumber, tomato, onion to the mixture. Mix again
  • Now mix in the coriander leaves gently. Refrigerate for at least half an hour

Serve cold


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

From Agrigold’s Dairy Diary - Purple Delight Milkshake


Ingredients

Pure black grape juice (frozen) – 1/3 cup
Agrigold toned milk – 1 cup
Peeled and slice banana – 1 no.
Ice cubes - 1/2 cup


Method

Mix all ingredients well. Blend until smooth

Serve immediately.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

From Agrigold’s Dairy Diary – Creamy Coconut Milkshake


If you love the taste of coconut milk, you will surely love this milkshake. Though it's not low on calories, it can give you a taste of heaven with every sip.

Ingredients

Agrigold Toned milk – 1 ½ cup
Agrigold Vanilla ice cream – 8 scoops
Coconut milk – 1/2 cup
Cream – 3 heaped tbsp.


Method

  • Mix the milk, ice cream, coconut milk and cream well
  • Mix some ice (optional). Blend for 2 min.

Pour into tall glasses. Serve.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

From Agrigold's Dairy Diary - Pina Colada Smoothie


Ingredients

Frozen pineapple pieces - 1 cup
Frozen and peeled banana – 1 no.
Agrigold Standerdised milk - 3/4 cups
Agri Gold curd/dahi (frozen) - 1/2 cup
Orange juice - 1/2 cup
Shredded coconut - 3 tbsp.


Method

Mix all ingredients together. Blend until smooth.

Garnish with some shredded coconut (optional). Serve immediately.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

From Agrigold's Dairy Diary - Radish-Yogurt Chutney


Chutneys can be used as accompaniments with your daily lunch and dinner. It’s all the better if that chutney can also be healthy rather than be oily and full of red chilli powder.

Ingredients

Agri Gold curd/dahi – ½ cup
Grated red radish – 6 tbsp
Toasted cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Shredded fresh mint leaves – 2 tsp
Deseeded and chopped green chillies – 2 nos.
Salt to taste


Method

In a mixing bowl, add the curd, grated radish, cumin seeds, mint leaves and salt. Mix well
Now add the chillies; you may choose not to add chillies at all

Serve chilled

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

From Agrigold's Dairy Diary - Dry Fruit Milkshake


A dry fruit milkshake can be a healthy treat for children as well as for adults. So, get ready for an energy booster that will get you kicking and full of life in just some time.

Ingredients

Agrigold Standardised milk – 1 l
Dates –10-12 nos.
Skinned almonds – 50 g
Chopped pista – 4 tbsp.
Apricot – 8-10 nos.
Sugar – 50 g
Honey – ½ cup



Method

  • Soak almonds, dates, and apricot in hot water overnight or at least for 4 hours
  • Drain and grind to a smooth paste
  • Add sugar, honey and milk to the paste. Blend
  • Refrigerate for an hour. Blend again till frothy
  • Garnish with chopped pista

Serve chilled.


Friday, January 18, 2013

From Agrigold's Dairy Diary - Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie


Ingredients

Ripe strawberries – 4 cups
AgriGold Curd/Dahi – 250 ml
Orange juice – ¼ cup (optional)
Sugar – 1 tbsp


Method
  • Chop the strawberries and puree them
  • In a blender, put in the pureed strawberries, curd and sugar. Add orange juice if you want. Blend until smooth

Pour into tall glasses. Serve chilled.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

From Agrigold's Dairy Diary - Yogurt Cherry Ice Delight


Want to make ice cream at home for your children? No ice cream maker? Do not worry; you can whip up this ice delight and give your family a healthy and tasty treat if you have just a refrigerator. This recipe is also ideal for dessert.

Ingredients

AgriGold curd/dahi – 1 kg
Pureed cherries – 225 g
AgriGold toned milk – 6 tbsp
Caster sugar – 25 g


Method


  • In a big mixing bowl, pour in half the curd. Whisk in the caster sugar and milk
  • Now add the rest of the curd and whisk well. Cover the mixing bowl and freeze for at least 3 hours
  • Break the solid icy mix and again whisk well till quite smooth
  • Put in the pureed cherries now and mix. Freeze the mixture for at least 3 hours again covered

Serve 10 minutes after taking out the mixture from the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

From Agrigold's Dairy Diary - Iced Coffee


Ingredients

Instant Coffee powder – 2 tsp
Lukewarm water – 3 tbsp
Spices mixture (nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon) – 1 tsp
AgriGold Standerdised milk – 1 cup
Sugar – 2 tsp
Ice cubes – 5-6 nos.


Method

  • Mix the coffee powder, spices mixture, lukewarm water and sugar in a bottle or jar. Put the lid on and shake the ingredients
  • In two serving glasses, pour in the milk and ice cubes
  • Add the coffee and spice mixture to the glasses now

Serve immediately.