Author: Sirisha Potluri

Indian, Uncategorized

Pav Bhaji (Oil-Free)

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), […]

Indian, Lunch/Dinner

Mushroom Masala Curry Oil Free

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 […]

Indian

Tofu Curry with Cashews (Oil-Free)

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 […]

Dips/Dressings, Recipes

Carrot Raita (with plant-based yogurt)

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 […]

Indian, Lunch/Dinner

lentil mushroom rice(palav)

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 ( […]

Lunch/Dinner

lentils with Kale(daal)

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 […]

Desserts, Recipes

Millets and Date Pudding/Kheer (sugar-free)

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 […]

Dips/Dressings, Recipes

Vegetable Chutney/Dip(spicy)

By Dr Sirisha Potluri Oil-free spicy chutney recipe ( lauki , tomato chutney, added some cilantro stems too). We can use a similar method to make chutney with bell peppers, zucchini, etc. Ingredients:1 small lauki / bottle gourd( cut into small pieces with skin on)2-3 medium-size tomatoes ( cut into small pieces)6-8 dry red chiliCilantro […]

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The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

By Dr. Sirisha Potluri MD A plant-based diet is a powerful and pleasurable way to achieve good health. Plant-based diet means no-meat, fish, poultry, egg, and dairy. Eating only food that comes from plant kingdom .Plant-based Diet can Keep your heart healthy, Lower blood pressure, Control of diabetes, Prevent Cancer, Increase immunity, Improve lung health, Improve arthritis pain This is […]

Breakfast, Recipes

Lentil Idli No Rice

Idlis with no rice (steamed lentil cakes) By Dr. Sirisha Potluri This is great recipe for Diabetics, it may help with controlling blood sugar levels. Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal,1 cup moong dal, water, grated vegetables like carrot, zucchini cilantro ginger, green chillis. Makes 18-20 idlis Soak 1 cup urad dal(black gram ) and 1 […]

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Broccoli Sprouts(grow at home)

By Dr Sirisha Potluri MD Soak the seeds for 24 hours, then drain the water. Keep the seeds in the jars and keep them in the pantry or under the kitchen cabinets. Twice a day wash the seeds morning and evening and drain the water. Once you start seeing sprouts, put them near the light […]

Blog, Indian, Lunch/Dinner, Recipes

Beets Stirfry with Indian spices

By Dr Sirisha Potluri MD Oil free beets stir fry Ingredients Beets peeled and steamed,garlic thinly diced,turmeric,cumin seeds mustard seeds,curry leaves ,cilantro for garnish,red chilli powder,salt. Procedure In a thick bottom pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves, let them all saute for 5 minutes now add thinly diced beets, and saute for […]

Desserts, Recipes

Raw Vegan Brownies(4 ingredients)

By Dr Sirisha Potluri MD Raw Vegan Brownies!Ingredients:-1.5 cups raw walnuts-1 cup of raw almonds-2.5 cups pitted dates-3/4 cup cacao powder-1/4 tsp sea salt-2 tbsp cacao nibs for topping (optional)– pure vanilla extract. Method:-Combine 1 cup walnuts and the almonds in a food processor and process until finely ground-Add cacao powder and sea salt next […]