Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients • 2 medium cucumbers peeled and diced into small pieces. • 1 tsp cumin seed powder • 1 packed cup of mint leaves thinly chopped. • 1 Tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp white vinegar or 1 Tbs lime/lemon juice. • 2 cups plain unsweetened plant yogurt (I used home […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: • 1 cup dairy free dark chocolate chips • 2 Tsp date sugar • 1 cup roasted chick pea half’s ( roasted channa dal) • 1/4th cup toasted sesame seeds • 3-4 cardamom pods ( we will be using the seeds ) Instructions: • Start by adding your dark chocolate […]
By Dr.Sirisha potluri: Omega 3 fatty acids can help lower high blood pressure and cholesterol and bring down levels of triglycerides. Omega 3 fatty acid ALA, derived from plant sources, has been linked to reduced heart disease-linked deaths. If you have asthma, ALA could help decrease inflammation as well improve lung function. Ingredients: walnuts – […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: This recipe requires the use of an oven and 10.5 x 7.5 inch baking dish 4 Medium Zucchini (Slice into 1⁄2 inch, thick strips using mandolin or sharp knife)Marinara Sauce (Buy oil-free, low-fat, vegan)Panko bread crumbs (2 tablespoons) OR homemade bread crumbs from whole-wheat bread. Tofu Ricotta 1 pound spinach […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: • 3 Medium Bananas (make sure they are very brown and spotty!)• 2 1/2 cup Rolled Oats, divided (not Instant) 2 cups rolled oats made into fine powder ina blender. 1/2 cup rolled oats will be added for a nice texture.• 1/2 cup Date Sugar or Coconut sugar• 1/4 cup […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Note: These measurements will lead you to make 10 cookies. Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (made into flour) (always use organic oats) * 2 very ripe bananas * 3 Medjool dates * 2 Tbsp unsweetened apple sauce * 1 flax egg ( made by mixing 1 Tbs flax meal with […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:• 4 cups mushrooms• 1 cup diced onion• 2 heaping Tablespoons of garlic, diced• 3 cups whole wheat organic orzo pasta ( if gluten sensitive use Risotto rice)• 6 cups fat free vegetable broth• 2 cups plain unsweetened soy milk• 2 cups frozen peas• 3 -4 cups of baby kale• Italian […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients6-8 medium carrots- diced in a vegetable chopper1 cup dry Mung dal with out skin( soaked for an hour)Indian spices(turmeric red chilli powder ,mustard seeds, cumin seeds) and curry leaves.2 medium onions diced6-8 garlic cloves 1/4th cup freshly grated coconut. chopped cilantro. Instructions: Steam, carrots and moongdal in instant pot for […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients• 6-8 bitter gourd (karela in Hindi)• 2 Tbsp. if tamarind pulp or lemon juice• 2-3 slit green chili’s• 1/2 Tsp turmeric• 2Tbs unsweetened plant yogurt• For thadka, 2-3 medium onions , 1 Tbs mustard seeds , 1 Tbs urad dal and 1 Tbs of cumin seeds , few curry leaves […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 1 onion diced6-8 Garlic cloves3 carrots peeled and diced2 ribs celery diced1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp thyme1/2 tsp parsleyApproximately 6 cups diced potato( red potatoes work best)don’t need to peel if getting organic potatoes.3.5 cups vegetable stock3 cups de stemmed and finely chopped kaleSalt and pepperJuice of 1 lemon.We need instant […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:⠀⠀⠀⠀4 large capsicums⠀( try to get multicolor bell peppers if possible)3-4 medium potatoes peeled ⠀⠀1 cup mushroom, chopped ⠀⠀1/2 broccoli, small florets ⠀⠀1/2 red onion, finely diced ⠀⠀1 /2 cup celery stalk, finely chopped ⠀⠀1/4 cup parsley or cilantro chopped ⠀⠀1/2 tsp dried thyme ⠀⠀1/2 tsp dried oregano ⠀⠀2 garlic cloves, […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:⠀⠀1 large sweet potato ( try to find one which is thick and long to act as sandwich bread)1 cup spinach ⠀1 cup arugula ( or any greens available)⠀1 medium avocado, sliced⠀1 tomato, sliced⠀1 cucumber , sliced ⠀1/2 red onion, thinly sliced ⠀1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced⠀1 fresh chilli, chopped […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Multicolor fingerling potato’s ( 10-15) Green bell peppers (4) Cumin seeds Curry Leaves Red chili powder , sesame seeds and garlic cloves to make a spice powder Salt to taste( optional) can use some lemon juice if avoiding salt Procedure Wash and steam potatoes in the instant pot ( 10-12min) […]
Food is medicine,eating to prevent disease. By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients • Mushrooms2 cups • Broccoli 2-3 cups • Onions 1 medium• Garlic Cloves-4-5• Red Bell Pepper 1 large• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes according to taste. Instructions • In a thick bottom pan or skillet, first let garlic cloves and mushrooms sauté.• Add Onions & […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri ; Ingredients; *1block firm tofu ( patted dry ) *5 Tbsp. chick pea flour *1 Tsp baking powder *1/2 Tsp. turmeric *1/2 Tsp.-of black pepper powder *1/2 Tsp. kalanamak (black salt, available in most Indian stores) *1/2 Tsp onion powder *1/2Tsp garlic powder *1 Tsp. salt *3/4th cup plant milk *Thinly diced […]