Is moong dal good during pregnancy?

Question

MIL keeps making moong dal khichdi for me almost daily since i told her im pregnant. I do like it but eating it so often now haha. Wanted to know if its actually good or am i overdoing it na.

Janaki Kadam · Answer

Haan it's safe and healthy. Go for it.

Gitanjali Singhal · Answer

Totally fine, eat it freely. Light on stomach and good protein, I lived on moong dal khichdi during both pregnancies when nothing else stayed down.

Heena Trivedi · Answer

Moong dal chilla was my whole personality in trimester 2 honestly. So filling and you dont feel guilty about it. Best craving to have na.

Mandira Hegde · Answer

Yes moong dal is very good and easy to digest. My amma made moong dal khichdi and pesarattu for me almost daily, it never caused any heaviness. Doctor also said dals are great for protein.