High-Protein Moong Dal Vegetable Khichdi for Pregnancy
Made with split yellow moong dal, rice, and colourful vegetables, this comforting khichdi is light, satisfying, and easy to digest. It provides a balanced mix of protein, fibre, and essential nutrients, making it a nourishing meal during pregnancy.
Total Time
35 min
Serves
2 people
Calories
340 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Calories340 kcal
- Protein14 g
- Carbohydrates48 g
- Fat8 g
- Fibre8 g
Ingredients
- ½ cup moong dal
- ¼ cup rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp ghee
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the moong dal and rice, then combine them with the vegetables in a pressure cooker.
- 2
Add ghee, cumin, turmeric, salt, and water. Cook until soft and well blended.
- 3
Serve warm, garnished with fresh coriander.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Calories340 kcal
- Protein14 g
- Carbohydrates48 g
- Fat8 g
- Fibre8 g
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