Question

Meera is a lactating mother who has been served potato pakoras and imli chutney for evening tea. Analyse this meal and modify it to meet her nutritional needs. Justify the modification with appropriate reasons.

Answer 1

Analysis: This food is not suitable for her keeping in mind her stage. It is a fried dish which may cause chemical irritation to GI tract. 

Modifications: Pakora – Besanchilla with spinach/sprout/other vegetables/Paneer Imli chutney – Mint chutney/coriander chutney/ Groundnut chutney/ coconut chutney 

Reasons: 

• Leafy vegetables contain Vitamin A and iron 
• Paneer add protein, calcium. 
• Sprout provide Protein, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C. 
• Mint add folic acid required for regeneration of blood cells. 
• Coriander contain Vitamin A, calcium and iron.