Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Lentil dal ( cucumber, tomatoes and tomatillos) in an instant pot ( oil free) Lentils have the second-highest antioxidant content (behind black beans) among all tested legumes and offer significant levels of protein, iron, zinc, and folate. A diet rich in legumes may help reduce cholesterol, hypertension, and the risk of prediabetes, […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Spicy Flax seeds chutney powder Flax seeds, known as one of the richest sources of essential omega 3 fatty acids and having around one hundred times more cancer-fighting lignans than other foods, have also been demonstrated to prove helpful against breast and prostate cancers and control cholesterol triglyceride, and blood sugar levels; […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Okra is a healthy and delicious veggie, that binds to the bile acids the best remove them , there by helping in prevention of lifestyle related pre-mature degenerative diseases . Ingredients: Fresh okra Dry roasted Peanuts( we can do nut free version too, for this add more chickpea flour and coconut) Chick […]
By Dr Sirisha potluri Carrots and tomatoes are great for skin health because of their abundant carotenoids and lycopene .they not only help with skin glow ,but also help in preventing DNA damage from sun exposure Ingredients:.5-6 medium sized carrots .3-4 ripe tomatoes .3-4 pitted dates.5-6 garlic cloves.6-8 dry red chilies.1/4th tea spoon of methi seeds ( […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: 1cup cooked and mashed sweet potato( we can use purple sweet potatoes too) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup nut or seed butter (almond butter or sunflower seed butter works best) 1/4th cup date syrup or maple syrup ( adjust sweetness according to sweet potato used) vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon Pinch […]
By Dr.Sirisha potluri Potato and Carrot Mac and CheeseIngredients:1 cup carrots 2 cups potatoes 1 -2 cloves garlic,1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk ( we can use , almond,soy etc )1/2 cup nutritional yeast ( optional)Pink Himalayan salt to taste ( 1 teaspoon)1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/8th teaspoon turmeric 1/2 squeezed lemon […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri It is a delicious mixed vegetable curry made in an instant-pot. Ingredients: Cauliflower (used frozen, riced cauliflower), Bell peppers (1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper), Carrots (4-5), Broccoli (cup and half of frozen broccoli), Red Onion (2), Green Chilies (4), Boiled Potatoes (4-5), turmeric, red chili powder, tomatoes (6-8), […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri; Mushroom and peas masala curry. Ingredients Organic Mushrooms- 700 grams ( Costco I packet) Tomatoes 5-6 1 big onion 1 big cilantro bunch Ginger Garlic cloves Lemon 1-2 Cashews 1/4thcup ( soaked overnight or at least an hour ) 4-5 green chili’s 2-4 dry red chili’s 4-5 cardomom pods 4-5 cloves […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Delicious Restaurant style curry we can make at home vegan and oil-free.IngredientsTofu ( for 3 blocks)Tomatoes ( 6 tomatoes)Orange and yellow bell peppers (1 each)Onions 2 big Green Peas ( optional )4-5 green chillis. 1cupRaw cashews 1 cup( soaked overnight in plenty of water)1-2 bunches cilantro.Spices( ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Beet root halwa with dates and cashews. Ingredients 4 cups peeled and grated beets 2 cups unsweetened plant milk 1 cup date paste ( made by soaking 10-12 dates in warm water and blend to make a paste ) 1 cup cashew paste ( soak 12-14 cashews overnight and make a thick […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 6-7 boiled carrots, one medium-sized red onion (thinly diced), one bunch of cilantro (thinly diced), 2-3 green chili (thinly diced), salt, and black pepper powder (to taste), 1-2 cups of plant-based yogurt. Procedure: 1.Peel the carrots and steam them in the instantpot for 15-25 minutes. 2. Keep thinly diced red […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Lentils and mushroom rice in instant pot ( oil free) As I mentioned in my previous lentil recipes , these are a superfood.Ingredients; 2 cups Lentils ( green or French etc) soaked overnight .2 cups rice ( brown basmati is better)2 cups diced carrots,2 cups diced zucchini,2 cups mushrooms, Indian spices ( […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Lentils and kale cooked in instant pot (oil free instant pot recipe) ingredients; kale(4-6 cups),lentils(2 cups dry),tomatoes(4-5 medium-sized),2cups thinly diced onions,lemon juice,Indian spices,(turmeric,red chilli powder,garlic,onion,cilantro,salt to taste,mustard seed powder.(whenever we are cooking broccoli, cauliflower, kale its a good idea to add freshly ground mustard seed powder to retain the sulforaphane content […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri MD Ingredients 1 cup millets ( soaked overnight)(foxtail or barnyard millets)3-4 cups almond milk or soy milk1-2 cups water 1/4 cup grated coconut 12-15 dates ( remove seeds and soak in water and make a paste)Elachi powder ( 4-5 cardamom)Dry roasted almond flakes, cashews, coconut powderProcedure; Boil almond milk in a thick bottom pan and […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Oil free hummus Ingredients:2 cups of cooked chickpeas(or 1 15oz can)1/3 cup tahini ( sesame seed paste)3 garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon saltRed chili powder to taste1/2 teaspoon Cumin seed powder1/4th cup lemon juice or juice 1 big lemon ( fresh is better)1/2 teaspoon of turmeric(optional) 1/2 cup aquafaba (water in which chick […]