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21 Pregnancy Rice, Khichdi & Pulao Recipes
Last Updated : 04 March, 2025

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Rice, Khichdi & Pulao Recipes for Pregnancy
Rice, Khichdi, and Pulao are versatile and comforting Indian dishes that can be beneficial during pregnancy, offering essential nutrients and ease of digestion. However, it's crucial to consider modifications and portion control for optimal health.
Rice:
- Benefits: Rice provides carbohydrates for energy, which is vital during pregnancy. Brown rice, in particular, offers more fiber, vitamins, and minerals compared to white rice.
- Considerations: White rice has a high glycemic index, potentially leading to blood sugar spikes. Opt for brown rice whenever possible. Portion control is essential to manage carbohydrate intake.
- Pregnancy Use: Plain cooked rice is easily digestible and can be a staple. It can be paired with dals, vegetable curries, or yogurt for a balanced meal.
sprouts pulao recipe | mixed sprouts pulao | quick and easy brown rice sprouts pulao | healthy sprouts pulao | One serving of sprouts pulao delivers 31% folic acid, 30% vitamin B1, 12% protein, 10% iron of your Recommended Dietary Allowance ( RDA).
Sprouts Pulao
Khichdi Recipes for Pregnancy
- Benefits: Khichdi, a comforting mix of rice and lentils, is a balanced source of carbohydrates and protein. It's easily digestible, making it ideal for digestive issues common during pregnancy. Vegetables can be added to enhance its nutritional value.
- Considerations: Ensure proper cooking to avoid digestive discomfort. Control the amount of ghee or oil used.
- Pregnancy Use: Khichdi is excellent for nausea, morning sickness, or general digestive discomfort. It provides essential nutrients and comfort.
barley moong dal vegetable khichdi recipe | jau dal vegetable khichdi | healthy barley khichdi with vegetables | acidity friendly khichdi | One serving of barley moong dal vegetable khichdi delivers 25% folic acid, 20% vitamin B1, 17% protein, Phosphorus 21% of your Recommended Dietary Allowance ( RDA).

bajra whole moong and green pea khichdi recipe | whole moong bajra and green pea khichdi | healthy green pea bajra and whole moong khichdi | One serving of bajra whole moong and green pea khichdi has 6.6 grams, 12% protein, 55% folic acid, 10% iron, 24% fibre of your Recommended Dietary Allowance ( RDA).

Pulao Recipes for Pregnancy:
- Benefits: Pulao, a flavorful rice dish cooked with vegetables and spices, can be a nutritious meal. It offers a variety of vitamins and minerals from the added vegetables.
- Considerations: Control the amount of oil, ghee, and spices used. Avoid excessive spice levels, which can cause heartburn. Pay attention to the types of vegetables included.
- Pregnancy Use: Pulao can be a tasty and nutritious meal option. Choose mild spices and a variety of vegetables.
matki pulao recipe | brown rice moath beans pulav | healthy sprouted matki rice | healthy matki pulao has other benefits too! Matki sprouts abound in fibre and thus form an ideal choice for weight watchers, diabetes, heart disease etc. The process of sprouting increases the protein count of matki by 30%. One serving of matki pulao delivers 16% iron, 40% vitamin B1, 16% protein of your Recommended Dietary Allowance ( RDA).

Try them once and you will want to keep repeating these masterpiece regularly in your kitchen. Serve these with a bowl of Curd or Raitato complete your meal and add some protein and calcium to your diet too!!
Khichdi Recipes for Pregnancy
Oats, Vegetable and Brown Rice Khichdi
Masoor Dal and Vegetable Khichdi gives you the required iron boost during your pregnancy days. Made of a wholesome combination of dal, brown rice and vegetables cooked with aromatic spices, this traditional khichdi is rich in fibre and gives several other nutrients like b-complex vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
Inspired by heart-warming Rajasthani Cuisine, Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi is a whole wheat khichdi that is sumptuous and tasty enough to make a complete meal. Replacing rice with whole wheat enhances the fibre and iron content of this recipe.
healthy gehun ki bikaneri khichdi recipe | gehun ki khichdi for diabetes | whole wheat khichdi | protein rich gehun moong dal ki bikaneri khichdi|
Ever thought of making a khichdi with barley? Barley Khichdi exotic combination of veggies gives it a nice juicy crunch and adds to it nutrition quotient by serving as a source of thiamine, folic acid and phosphorus.
Pulao Recipes for Pregnancy
Add paneer to your pulao’s to make them rich in protein and calcium. Here is a delicious Bulgur Wheat and Paneer Pulao made with broken wheat and paneer perked up with other veggies and simple spices. This recipe is not only rich in protein and calcium but also phosphorus, making it a perfect one to build strong bones.
Combining cereals with dals and legumes also makes it good quality recipe. Palak Chana Pulao is the perfect example of cereal and pulse combination which means that it is good quality protein rich recipe. It is also power packed with energy and fibre which is required during pregnancy.
Mixed Sprouts and Vegetable Pulao is balanced one-dish meal that provides you all the necessary nutrients or you can combine it with curd or raita to enhance protein and calcium.
Enjoy all our rice, khichdi and pulao recipes for pregnancy. Explore more varieties in our pregnancy section everyday.
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