Is masoor dal safe during pregnancy?

Question

We eat masoor dal quite often at home. Someone told me to avoid certain dals during pregnancy so now im not sure about this one. Im in second trimester. Is it fine to keep having it?

Samiha Shanmugam · Answer

I practically lived on masoor dal soup during my first trimester when nothing else would stay down. It was very comforting.

Muskan Jindal · Answer

Generally, it is safe and healthy, but if you have severe acidity or any specific dietary restrictions, always confirm with your doctor.

Varsha Pathak · Answer

Beta, masoor dal is very good for blood and strength. Cook it well, add a little jeera and ghee tadka, and eat it warm.

Saraswati Mitra · Answer

My mother-in-law used to make delicious yellow masoor dal with a dollop of ghee for me, she said it's very nutritious for pregnant women.

Dipti Dutta · Answer

Oh, masoor dal tadka with hot jeera rice and some pickle was my ultimate comfort craving! It's super safe and delicious.

Nisha Dubey · Answer

Masoor dal is very rich in folate and iron, so it's excellent for baby. Just add a pinch of hing while cooking to avoid any gas.

Gunjan Bhatia · Answer

Yes, it is extremely safe and was my daily source of protein! It's very light on the stomach and easy to digest.

Mrinalini Sachdeva · Answer

Panicked thinking it might cause bloating, but it's actually much lighter than tur dal. Had it regularly with rice and had no issues.