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Pregnancy Folic Acid Rich recipes


Last Updated : Sep 26,2024



फोलिक एसिड युक्त आहार - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Pregnancy Folic Acid Rich recipes in Hindi)
ફોલીક એસીડ યુક્ત આહાર - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Pregnancy Folic Acid Rich recipes in Gujarati)

Folic Acid Rich Recipes for Pregnancy

Folic acid (400 mcg/day) or Folate is an essential Vitamin required almost 12 weeks before you conceive and also during the first trimester (first 3 months) for the growth and development of the brain and spine of the fetus. Folic acid is also required throughout the Pregnancy for the formation of blood. Its deficiency can lead to anemia in the mother and malformation in the fetus such as neural tube defects.

Broccoli SoupBroccoli Soup

Raise your folic acid levels be enjoying recipes made with.

1. Vegetables like potatoes (with skin), tomatoes, spinach, peas, broccoli, beetroot and ladies finger.

2. Nuts & Oilseeds (almonds, cashewnuts, sesame seeds and walnuts)

3. A variety of cereals and pulses along with sprouts.

18 Folic Acid Rich Foods

Sr.No Ingredients mcg/cup
1. Kabuli chana, cooked 305
2. Chana dal (split Bengal gram), cooked 242
3. Chawli beans (cow peas), cooked 233
4. Yellow moong dal (split yellow gram), cooked 213
5. Urad dal (split black lentils), cooked 199
6. Toovar dal (Arhar), cooked 169
7. Til (sesame seeds) 161
8. Gavarfali (Cluster beans), chopped 144
9. Chawli leaves (Cowpea leaves) chopped 101
10. Palak (Spinach), chopped 84
11. Bhindi (Ladies finger), chopped 74
12. Tomato, chopped 47
13. Fansi (French beans), chopped 46
14. Bajra flour (Black millet flour) 44
15. Gehun ka atta (Whole wheat flour) 39
16. Broccoli, florets 28
17. Peanuts (Groundnuts) 27
18. Phudina (Mint leaves), chopped 11

Folic Acid Rich Recipes for Pregnancy, Snack Recipes

Moong Dal and Spinach IdliMoong Dal and Spinach Idli

Want to know how to cook healthy with these folic acid rich ingredients during pregnancy? Peep into this section as the recipes here have been researched just for you. Try them all to stay healthy, especially in those beginning months of gestation, as folic acid is required during the initial phase of pregnancy. Tava Chana is a wonderful recipe to be had for snacks and is better than consuming roadside chana. This recipe is also rich in protein, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

Bajra, Whole Moong and Green Pea KhichdiBajra, Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi

Moong Dal and Spinach Soup is perfect snack if you want to have something light, its like having good health in a bowl with brimful of protein, vitamin A and iron – all of which will make your eyes sharp and keen. Chick Pea Tikkis is yet another healthful snack to support a healthy development of your baby. This tikki is rich in protein and calcium. Have it with your choice of healthy chutney.



Folic Acid Rich Recipes for Pregnancy, Subzi Recipes

Broccoli, Spinach and Zucchini Stir- FryBroccoli, Spinach and Zucchini Stir- Fry

Including healthy subzi’s is of utmost importance during this critical phase of life. Here we bring you lip-smacking subzi recipes sure to make you feel good. Broccoli, Carrot and Paneer Subzi has an unusual combination of veggies and makes this simple vegetable stir-fry seem quite exotic!

Broccoli is a very good source of folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin A and fibre, while paneer contributes calcium and protein to this dish. Gavarfali ki Sukhi Subzi is a yummy dry subzi that combines beautifully with hot phulkas fresh off the tava! The benefits of fibre-rich cluster beans are enhanced by the introduction of flavour-imparting garlic.

Gavarfali ki Sukhi SubziGavarfali ki Sukhi Subzi

Cauliflower Greens Pitla is a unique recipe where cauliflower greens have a crunchy texture and fresh flavour and also are iron-rich which adds to the iron and vitamin C content of besan. Cauliflower Greens Pitla will surely make your skin glow by improving blood circulation.

Enjoy all our folic acid rich recipes for pregnancy. Explore more varieties in our pregnancy section everyday.

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Lettuce and Cauliflower Soup
Recipe# 39641
21 Sep 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
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Bhindi in Peanut Masala
Recipe# 38904
07 Dec 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
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Broccoli, Spinach and Zucchini Stir- Fry
Recipe# 7451
06 Jan 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A creative way to include nutritious veggies into your diet, the Broccoli, Spinach and Zucchini Stir-Fry is a treat for your taste buds, with a burst of colours and herby flavours. The combination of vegetables like broccoli, spinach and zucchini with other crunchy delights like cabbage and capsicum ....
Lachko Dal ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 613
16 Jul 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
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Soya Matar ki Sabzi, Soya Mutter Masala Curry
Recipe# 1974
25 Apr 23

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soya matar sabzi recipe | soya matar ki sabji | soya mutter masala curry | soya chunks gravy | with 33 amazing images. soya matar sabzi recipe |
Palak Corn Sabzi
Recipe# 38854
08 Jul 24

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Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Red Pepper
Recipe# 2991
20 Aug 11

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 by Tarla Dalal
Potatoes are an excellent food choice in you first trimester and even the pre-pregnancy period when you need to stock up on folic acid and iron. The skin of the potato (which we always discard) is edible and is a rich source of folic acid. If you scrub the potatoes really well before you cook them, ....
Maharashtrian Patal Bhaji, Paatal Bhaji
Recipe# 770
12 Aug 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Broccoli, Carrot and Paneer Subzi
Recipe# 2969
10 Aug 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
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Subzi Dal
Recipe# 2974
19 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Have this nutritious dal along with rotis or parathas as the combination of dals with vegetables makes it extremely rich in energy, protein, calcium, iron and folic acid-all the nutrients which are necessary for a successful pregnancy. Green peas adds on to the fibre content of the recipe and helps ....
Lettuce and Bean Salad
Recipe# 5721
04 Feb 23

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Thalipeeth, Maharashtrian Thalipeeth
Recipe# 2945
07 Oct 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Walnut and Cherry Tomato Salad, Quick Cherry Tomato Salad
Recipe# 36139
14 Aug 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Spinach Malfatti, Healthy Pregnancy Recipe
Recipe# 2990
31 Jan 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Malfatti is a steamed dumpling, usually made of spinach and cheese. Interesting, the Italian term Malfatti literally translates to ‘poorly made’, which probably refers to the odd, rustic shape of the dumplings! Although it is quite exotic, the Spinach Malfat ....
Moong Dal Dosa, Healthy Pregnancy Recipe
Recipe# 2933
17 Nov 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Spinach and Chick Pea Soup
Recipe# 39143
11 Nov 21

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by Tarla Dalal
Just what you need for a full-fledged day! Iron-rich spinach and chick pea come together in a flavoursome soup cooked in vegetable stock. A thoughtful addition of herbs and spices along with lemon juice ensures added aroma as well as full nutrient absorption, as iron needs to be complemented with vi ....
Sprouted Moong Salad
Recipe# 1350
29 Jan 24

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Healthy Oats Vegan Granola Bars with Peanut Butter
Recipe# 42508
28 Jul 24

 
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Arbi ki Sabzi
Recipe# 22804
25 Mar 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Tomato Methi Rice, Healthy Tomato Methi Pulao
Recipe# 35073
21 Aug 23

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Sprouted Kabuli Chana and Palak, Folic Acid Rich Recipe
Recipe# 35071
14 Jun 21

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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Rajma Soup, Kidney Bean Soup Recipe
Recipe# 4627
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Sai Bhaji (  Pressure Cooker)
Recipe# 33350
09 Dec 24

 
 
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Recipe# 33249
30 Mar 21

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