Recipes for Pregnant Women

Nothing can give you much happiness than eating what you desire during pregnancy. Here is some lip smacking recipes for you to eat during pregnancy. They are easy, quick and more importantly healthy for you and your growing baby. But you must make sure to consult your obstetrician before including these recipes in your diet. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients mention below or if your obstetrician has advised not to eat them, please make sure that you avoid eating them. In this articlePoha or Pressed Rice RecipeVeggie Oats UpmaAloo Palak Paratha RecipeVegetable DaliaPoha or Pressed Rice RecipeThis is one of the most popular Indian breakfasts. It is quick and easy in preparation and equally healthy and tasty. It can be prepared with onion or boiled potatoes or both. Poha are rich in protein and iron contains.Ingredients1 cup poha1 finely chopped onion1 boiled potato1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp peanuts5-10 curry leaves1/2 tbsp mustard seeds1/2 tbsp jeera1/2 tbsp turmeric powder1 chopped green chili1 or 1.5 tbsp oilSalt as requiredSugar as requiredPreparation MethodSoak poha in water till they are soft and then drain water and let poha get dry. Add oil to pan and add mustard seeds and jeera to it once oil is heated properly. Add curry leaves, peanuts and chopped green chilies to pan and cook for two minutes. Now add chopped onions and fry them till they get little brown. Add chopped boiled potatoes to pan and cook again for two minutes. Now add soaked poha along with salt and sugar to your taste. Add lemon juice at last and mix poha properly in pan. Cook for another five minutes and it is done. Garnish poha with coriander leaves and eat it hot.Veggie Oats UpmaUpma is another well known South Indian breakfast dish. It is quick, easy and healthy. Upma is commonly made with plain suji or rawa. But you can opt for oats upma as a variation to taste as it is healthier. Oats are rich in carbohydrates and potassium. They are fibre rich and help digestion.Ingredients:1 cup dry roasted oats1 cup of finely chopped mixed vegetables – carrot, french beans, grean peas, cabbage1 finely chopped onion1 chopped green chili1/2 tbsp grated ginger1/2 tbsp turmeric powder1 tbsp ghee + 1 tbsp oil5-10 curry leaves1/2 tbsp mustard seedsPreparation MethodTake a deep pan and mix ghee and oil in it. Heat them and add mustard seeds. Once mustard seeds start spluttering, add curry leaves and cook for two minutes. Add chopped onion along with grated ginger and chopped chilies and fry till onion is brown in colour. Now add all chopped vegetables you have and cook them for five minutes with closed lid. Add salt and turmeric powder and mix properly.Now add cup full water to it and let vegetables boil. After 5 minutes water would be absorbed by vegetables. Now add roasted oats and mix it properly with all the vegetables. Cook for two minutes. Garnish oats upma with coriander leaves and cashew nuts and grapes. Enjoy this quick healthy recipe with coconut chutney and feel good and healthy.Aloo Palak Paratha RecipeThis recipe includes both potatoes or aloo and spinach or palak which are rich in iron, carbohydrates and proteins. Being fibre vegetables, they also help in proper digestion. Prepare this easy paratha recipe to fulfill your taste and energy need quickly.Ingredients2 cup whole wheat flour1 cup of mashed boiled potatoes1/2 cup puree of boiled spinach1/2 tbsp garlic paste1/2 tbsp jeera or jeera powder1/2 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tbsp red chili powder1/4 tbsp turmeric powder1 tbsp yogurt or dahi1 tbsp oilSalt as requiredOil, Ghee or Butter as requiredPreparation MethodTake a bowl and add wheat flour, smashed boiled vegetables, spinach puree and all the other spices specified in ingredients. Mix well all of them and make soft dough. Make medium size balls from dough and prepare round paratha. Fry them in oil, ghee or butter as per your choice on hot tava. Your hot and healthy aloo palak paratha are ready to eat. These parathas taste best with curd or lemon pickle.Vegetable DaliaHealthy, quick vegetable dalia are best known for easy digestive food. Dalia and khichdi are best light food to cure upset stomach or for better digestion. During pregnancy it is suggested not to eat too heavy during night. Dalia and khichdi are best recipes to be consumed as dinner.Ingredients1 cup dalia (broken wheat)1 finely chopped onion1 finely chopped tomato2 chopped green chilies1/2 tbsp chopped ginger1/2 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup chopped potatoes1/2 cup green peas1 tbsp jeera seeds1 tbsp oil or ghee4 cups waterSalt as requiredPreparation MethodTake pressure cooker and heat oil or ghee in it. Add jeera or cumin seeds till they splutter. Now fry onion in it till they become tender or change color. Add chopped ginger and green chilies and cook for two minutes. Now add tomatoes and let them cook for a while. Once tomatoes become tender then add all vegetables and saute them for two minutes.Finally, add dalia and mix all ingredients properly. Add water along with salt after cooking all ingredients for two minutes. Now close the pressure cooker lid and cook for minimum 7-8 whistles so that dalia are cooked well. Open cooker when cold and garnish dalia in a bowl with coriander leaves. Eat this light and healthy vegetable dalia in dinner or however you like.Eating healthy during pregnancy is very important for having a healthy baby. So, it is crucial to discuss your diet with your obstetrician and follow his or her advices. At the same time it is important to seek approval from your obstetrician if you are making any changes to your diet or introducing any new food item.