Is Idli / dosa safe during pregnancy?

Indian foodGrains & cereals

Part of the pregnancy diet

ICMR-NIN suggests vegetable idli and vegetable dosa among its dos for pregnant women.[1]

What official sources say

ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024

  • Among its dos for pregnancy it suggests fenugreek (methi) roti, spinach (palak) roti, vegetable idli and vegetable dosa. (p. 17)[1]

Related general rules

ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024

  • Iron absorption can be improved by eating fermented and sprouted grains, and vitamin C-rich foods such as guava and oranges, with meals. (p. 15)[1]

Sources

  1. ICMR-NIN: Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 · nin.res.in. Printed pages 15, 17. Paraphrased and cited by printed page; the text is not reproduced.

Sources checked 26 September 2026.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Your own doctor or midwife may advise differently for you — follow their advice.