This paper is published in Volume-3, Issue-4, 2017
Area
Nutrition
Author
Shruti Bhavsar, Sneha Patil, Swapana Nerkar, Swati Sawant, Dr. Rupali Sengupta
Org/Univ
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi, India
Pub. Date
03 July, 2017
Paper ID
V3I4-1142
Publisher
Keywords
Varagu, Diabetes Mellitus, Low Glycemic Index,

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Shruti Bhavsar, Sneha Patil, Swapana Nerkar, Swati Sawant, Dr. Rupali Sengupta. Modified snack recipe Varagu Tikki for Diabetes Mellitus, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Shruti Bhavsar, Sneha Patil, Swapana Nerkar, Swati Sawant, Dr. Rupali Sengupta (2017). Modified snack recipe Varagu Tikki for Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 3(4) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Shruti Bhavsar, Sneha Patil, Swapana Nerkar, Swati Sawant, Dr. Rupali Sengupta. "Modified snack recipe Varagu Tikki for Diabetes Mellitus." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 3.4 (2017). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Varagu (bhagar) is a well-known millet in India which is generally consumed only during traditional fasting. VARAGU TIKKI (cutlet) is a modification of traditional Aloo Tikki in respect of its nutritional aspect specially for people suffering from diabetes mellitus. The main ingredient used to lower its glycemic index and increase fiber content is Varagu. The additional nutritional benefits are provided by carrot, bengal gram whole and functional foods like flax seeds, curd, coriander leaves. It is a perfect diabetes friendly snack in which varagu provides high fiber that is known to lower blood glucose level. Carrot provides good amount of antioxidants. Flax seeds are a good source of omega 3 fatty acid and soluble fiber that help to prevent fluctuation in blood glucose level. Curd acts as a good binding agent as well as probiotic.These dietary changes were replaced with varagurice, bengal gram flour and carrot hence could be associated with a lower risk of diabetes and might be an appropriate component of recommendations for an overall healthy diet. Based on these facts we could conclude that this modified VARAGU TIKKI is nutrient dense, low calorie, low glycemic index, handy, palatable and attractive. The additional benefit of this snack is its cost effectiveness and could be consumed by all classes of the population and all age groups.