The present invention provides a process for the preparation of probiotic coated fennel seeds, said process comprising the steps of: i) Encapsulation of bacteria ii) Preparing primary coating comprising steps of: a) coating fennel seeds by gradational addition of sugar syrup b) incubating the said coated fennel seeds at a temperature of 45-55�C for 1-3 hrs iii) preparing secondary coating comprising steps of: c) Coating pre-coated fennel seeds with gradual addition of sugar syrup at a temperature of 55-65�C for 1-3 hours, wherein said sugar syrup is supplemented with encapsulated the bacteria, d) Drying said coated fennel seeds at a temperature of 45-55�C for 2- 3 hour.
