A process for preparation of food snack comprising steps of soaking raw cereals in water, boiling, freeze drying followed by addition of dry ingredients. A process for preparation of vegetable preparation comprising steps of boiling of vegetable/cereal followed by freeze drying and addition of dry ingredients. A process for preservation of vegetables comprising steps of soaking, blanching/boiling and freeze drying followed by application of a layer. Further, this invention is directed to paneer preparation comprising of paneer, vegetable, spices and flavourings. A curry masala preparation comprising of vegetable, spices and flavourings. A KOFTA preparation comprising of KOFTA, vegetable, spices and flavourings. The ingredients are freeze, dried wherever required.