Vegetables and fruits are indispensable part of human diet and can be regarded as the fuel for physiological
processes. 25-30% of total produce is being wasted during handling from point of production to consumer’s plates. This
wastage can be effectively reduced by applying appropriate method of processing and preservation. In this regard some of
the vegetables have been traditionally processed by drying to extend their storage life well beyond few weeks and make it
available in off season.