Abstract:
Gahana bori (in Bengali) or ornamental lentil dumpling is a state-of-art preparation designed in the form of paisleys,
ornaments or flowers, used as a decorative adjunct with the main dish.. Here, we have made an attempt to evaluate the
dirtotherapeutic potency of this traditional preparation. The principal ingredient is the Vigna mungo (blackgram/ urad bean).
In its preparation, the soaked bean is pasted and placed on a cloth piece having a central small pore. The fermented paste is
squeezed onto the poppy seeds containing plate in such a way that it looks like an ornament. The sundried preparation is
generally fried in oil and served along with the meal. For the first time, we have scientifically explored Gahana bori. The
number of total aerobes, total anaerobes, yeast, mould, and LAB were increased during soaking. The contents of free
phenolics and flavonoids were increased in the fermented paste and that also reflected by the higher in vitro DPPH
antioxidant activity. The levels of B-group of vitamins particularly the quantity of riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid, vitamin
B12, and vitamin C were also enriched in the products. The water extract of this product exhibited a notable antibacterial
activity against enteropathogens. Thus, the lentil-based Gahana bori is not only improved the appearance or presentation of
food product but also the same have a good health beneficial potentiality.
