🌿 Processing of Curry Leaves Browntop Millet Vermicelli Using Sprouted Browntop Millet Flour
Ingredients Composition
- Sprouted Browntop Millet (Brachiaria ramosa) Flour – 85%
- Dehydrated Curry Leaf Powder – 12% (for flavor, aroma & added nutrition)
- Water – RO treated (as required for dough consistency)
🛠️ Processing Steps
1. Selection & Cleaning of Grains
- Carefully sourced browntop millet grains are cleaned using air classifiers and gravity separators to remove debris, stones, and dust.
2. Sprouting Process
- Soaking: Grains are soaked in RO-treated water for 10–12 hours to initiate enzyme activity.
- Germination: Soaked grains are sprouted at 28–30°C and 75% humidity for 24–36 hours, enhancing digestibility and nutrient bioavailability.
- Drying: Sprouted grains are dried in low-temperature tray dryers (<50°C) to preserve enzymes and antioxidants.
3. Curry Leaf Processing
- Fresh curry leaves are washed, shade-dried, and milled into a fine powder (mesh: 100–150 microns).
- The curry leaf powder is blended with the flour at 3% w/w for optimal aroma, natural green hue, and micronutrient infusion.
4. Milling & Blending
- Sprouted browntop grains are stone-ground into fine flour.
- The flour is blended uniformly with curry leaf powder to create a naturally aromatic, green-toned flour mix.
5. Dough Preparation
- The flour blend is mixed with RO-treated water and kneaded into a firm, cohesive dough.
- Rested for 20–30 minutes for optimal hydration.
6. Vermicelli Extrusion
- Dough is extruded through cold-extrusion dies to form thin vermicelli strands.
- Strands are cut to uniform lengths (10–12 cm) and air-dried for 20 minutes.
7. Final Drying
- Vermicelli is dried at 45–48°C in tray dryers until the moisture content is <10%, ensuring good shelf life and texture retention.
8. Packing & Storage
- Dried curry leaf browntop vermicelli is packed in moisture-proof biodegradable pouches.
- Stored in a cool, dry place with a shelf life of 6–9 months.
🌟 Nutritional & Functional Benefits
✅ Curry Leaves – Natural source of iron, calcium, and antioxidants
✅ Sprouted Browntop Millet – Improves gut health and lowers glycemic index
✅ Gluten-Free – Ideal for people with gluten intolerance
✅ Aromatic & Functional – Herbal, earthy flavor with subtle bitterness
✅ Supports Digestion & Hair Health – Thanks to curry leaves and dietary fiber
🍽️ Quick Recipe: Curry Leaf Millet Vermicelli Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup curry leaf browntop vermicelli
- 1 tsp cold-pressed sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, urad dal
- Chopped green chilies, curry leaves
- Rock salt, lemon juice
- Garnish: Roasted cashews, coconut (optional)
Method:
- Cook vermicelli in hot water for 2–3 mins, rinse, and drain.
- Heat oil, temper mustard, urad dal, chilies, curry leaves.
- Add salt, mix in vermicelli, and stir-fry for 2 mins.
- Squeeze lemon juice and garnish. Serve warm.
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