Can i eat pirandai during pregnancy?

Question

My patti used to make pirandai thuvaiyal and i suddenly want it. Im 5 months now. Not sure if its okay during pregnancy, anyone from down south knows?

Indira Mehra · Answer

I was super careful about everything I ate because of my GD. While Pirandai is traditional, it's actually highly medicinal, so I avoided it just to be safe. It's better to avoid herbs like this unless your doctor says it's ok.

Vartika Pathak · Answer

Listen, why take a risk with such strong herbs during pregnancy? Just stick to normal leafy greens and vegetables that are 100% safe. Keep the Pirandai for after your delivery.

Mrinal Menon · Answer

Usually, traditional chutneys are okay in very small quantities, but Pirandai has strong medicinal properties. I'd suggest avoiding it as a regular food right now, and if you have any severe joint pain, always ask your doctor instead of using herbal remedies.

Sonam Karve · Answer

I would suggest avoiding it. It's a strong herb and there is not enough safety research for pregnancy.

Nilima Vohra · Answer

I prefer to keep my diet very simple and safe during pregnancy to avoid any digestive issues. Since Pirandai can cause throat itching and has medicinal properties, it's best to skip it for now and talk to your gynac if you want to take any supplements.

Sulochana Solanki · Answer

Actually, my MIL was talking about making Pirandai thogayal last week, but I was so unsure if it is safe in pregnancy. Has anyone here actually eaten it while pregnant and was fine?