5. Mixed Beans And Vegetable Soup
You Need:
1 cup mixed beans of your choice
½ cup grated carrots
½ cup diced beetroot, pumpkin, zucchini, capsicum
¼ cup chopped onions
¼ cup pureed tomatoes
1tbsp oil
½ tsp garlic
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp dried oregano
3-5 chopped mint leaves
2 cups vegetable stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
How To:
Heat the oil in a pan and add onions, carrots, beetroot, capsicum, and garlic. Cook till the onions are translucent.
Add chili powder, coriander, cumin, and oregano. Mix well and cook for about two to three minutes.
Next, add the tomatoes and salt. Cook for a minute and add stock, pumpkin, zucchini, and beans.
Let the mixture boil. Then reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer on low heat till vegetables turn tender. Add pepper and salt. Garnish with mint leaves. These vegetarian recipes for pregnant women are a healthy option.
6. Vegetable And Dal Idli:
You Need:
1 cup green and yellow lentil
1 cup boiled and mashed green peas
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup meshi leaves
¼ cup coriander leaves
¼ cup grated carrot and coconut
2-3 green chilies
Salt, to taste
Oil
How To:
Wash and soak dals for at least three to four hours. Drain and grind to a smooth batter. Add water if required.
Pour the paste into a bowl and add all the ingredients to it. Add water to adjust the batter’s consistency.
Grease idle molds with oil and fill them with two to three spoonfuls of the batter. Steam till done.