Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Whole Food, Plant-Based | No Oil | No Preservatives Ingredients 4–5 cups fresh cranberries (washed & completely dried) 1 cup garlic, finely chopped ½ cup red chili powder ¼ cup mustard seed powder 2 Tbsp fenugreek (methi) powder 2 Tbsp roasted coriander seed powder 1 Tbsp turmeric powder ¼ tsp black […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri 🌿 Packed with antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats & vitamin C – this salad is not just food, it’s medicine for your body. Perfect for boosting immunity, lowering oxidized LDL, and helping prevent chronic diseases. 🌸 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – let’s nourish our bodies with colors that heal. 💕 […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa (fluffy – see tips below) 1 can organic BPA-free black beans (rinsed & drained) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 ripe avocado, diced ¼ cup walnuts, chopped 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas), lightly toasted Juice […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients (makes ~8 rolls) 8 rice‑paper wrappers, 8 oz extra‑firm tofu, pressed and sliced into strips ,½ avocado, thinly sliced 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded ½ cucumber (English) julienned 1 medium carrot, julienned Small handful fresh mint and/or cilantro Optional: cooked rice noodles or mixed greens 1-2 tablespoons spoon of chopped roasted […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Makes 9 burgers (1/3 cup each) 🥕 Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, steamed and mashed 1 can (15 oz) organic black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cooked forbidden black rice (or any day-old whole grain like quinoa, brown rice, or farro) 1 cup frozen kale (or fresh spinach, chopped) 1/2 cup […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: • 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained • 2 teaspoons oil-free tahini (or sesame seed powder) • 1 tablespoon unsweetened plant-based yogurt • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or date syrup) • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 2 tablespoons diced red onion • Salt and […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Whole food plant based diet is 1. Rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A , vitamin C, Iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. 2. Support vision and skin health. 3. Strengthen immune system. 4. Help to maintain a healthy weight. 5. High antioxidant content linked to a reduced […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: Ginger (fresh grated ginger 1-2 table spoons, or ginger powder- 1-2 teaspoons) Turmeric powder- 2 teaspoons Pinch of black pepper Lemon juice Optional: Add Lemon zest for additional anti oxidants Procedure: Boil 4-5 cups of water Add grated ginger in the water and let it steep for 5 minutes In […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Delicious vegan quiche baked by Dr. Sirisha Potluri’s workshop participant who is studying public health at UC Berkeley! Quick recipe: The crust is 1.25 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup arrowroot or cornstarch, 2 tbsp flax meal, 5 tbsp water. For the filling, sauté 1 onion, 2 leeks, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Easy stuffed mushroom recipe! Ingredients: Mushrooms, raw cashews, hemp seeds, red onions, cilantro, nutritional yeast, green chili, non salt Italian seasoning, fresh garlic cloves, black pepper powder, pickled jalapeños, 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs Procedure; Wash Mushrooms well and remove the stems, air fry the mushrooms for 5-6 minutes at 375 […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Bitter melon is a tropical plant that is widely cultivated in Asia, India, East Africa, and South America for its intensely bitter fruits that are commonly used in cooking and as a natural remedy for treating diabetes!It has significant antidiabetic as well as hypolipidemic activity so that it can be used […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Try this delicious single pot dish for cold winter evenings! Ingredients: Quinoa( washed and soaked for an hour)1 cup dry Black lentils ( soaked overnight)1 cup dry Celery, carrot, asparagus, bokchoy, cilantro, garlic and ginger. ( all diced small) quantities as shown in pictures. Cilantro and pomegranate seeds for garnish Cumin seeds, […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri Pumpkin whole wheat orzo with kale ( vegan oil free) Ingredients * 5-6 cloves garlic , minced * 1 lb whole wheat Orzo pasta * Dry Italian herb seasoning and pinch of turmeric. * 2 tsp red pepper flakes * 1 cup plain unsweetened soy milk * 2 cups oil free vegetable […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: HappyDiwali🪔#festivaloflights #diwalisweets #wfpbno #carrotladdu #beetrootburfi #vegansweets carrot coconut laddoos for Deepavali. 4 cups grated carrot + 2 cups shredded coconut ( used frozen) + 2 cups date sugar( we can use date paste too) – sauté carrot for 5-6 minutes then add grated coconut and cook together for 3-4 minutes, then add […]