Abstract:
Convenience foods provide the housewives novelty,convenience, reducing the drudgery and satisfaction of preparing at home. Idli Mix, Dosa Mix are some of the traditional food items commonly used in Indian homes. The ready mixes provide hygienic products of standard and uniform quality with good shelf life. Ready mixes such as Idli and Dosa were earlier used in southern region but now they find applicability in the day to-day menu all over India. Since, these ready mixes have undergone processing to a considerable extent, only little processing such as mixing with water for making dough, shaping and frying is required at home. Nutritionally also these products are rich and wholesome.
