Volume : 5, Issue : 8, August - 2016

FLAXCURRY BHAKARWADI

Avani Shah, Rupali Sengupta

Abstract :

<p> FAXCURRY BHAKARWADI" is developed as a snack for a diabetic individual. It is based on a traditional spicy Guajarati snack recipe " Bhakarwadi" which can be stored for weeks. The flour based round discs are stuffed with roasted poppy seeds, coconut and deep fried to a crispy finish. The traditional recipe is modified in aspects to lower carbohydrate and GI, and improve its fiber, protein, antioxidant and mineral content with the use of multigrain flours such as ragi, jowar, soya flour, besan etc. Curry Leaves contains good amount of fie and low calorie having anti-diabetic properties. Functional foods such as flaxseeds, oats, sesame seeds were also used in this recipe . All this beneficial effects make this recipe suitable for diabetic patients. Ranking test using 5point scale was used. It was conducted by 28 naive panel members and 5 expert panel member. The product scored high in this test (4/5, over 75%), hence further modifications were not done. The product was standardized.</p>