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INTRODUCTION: Appam is a south Indian dish often savoury as a snack and healthy breakfast. It is a filling dish , easy to make. This study focuses on modifying the regular Appam- which apparently contains- Semolina or rice and urad dal batter , to a Multigrain Mix that enhances the nutritive value of the product. AIM & OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to modify a regular Appam mix into a multigrain Appam with a goal of enhancing its nutritional value METHODOLOGY :. The main cooking methods used in making multigrain appam premix are soaking,roasting and grinding. The key ingredients used in this premix that also add up for the therapeutic effects are ragi which inturn is rich in calcium and potassium and moong dal- rich in protein, potassium and fiber, all the ingredients were dehydrated and Coarsely grinded. Both the ingredients aid in improving cardiac health, blood pressure. CONCLUSION : Since this product is a multigrain product, it automatically increases satiety. The calcium content in ragi is beneficial for people with hypertension, obesity and has a therapeutic effect on menstrual health too. The protein present in moong dal has a high biological value and is rich in dietary fibers. These nutritional benefits make this product a healthier version of a regular Appam.