Plant based diet for your health and the planet
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 […]
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By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Dry ingredients:• 11/3 cup (120 g) oat flour made from steel cut oats• 1/3 cup date sugar• 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder• 1 tsp baking powder• 1/4 tsp baking soda• 1/4 tsp salt• 1/2 cup (90 g) dark chocolate chips(dairy-free) + more for the top Wet ingredients:• 3/4 cup soy […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Ragi idly recipe- 2 cups ragi + 1 cup brown rice + 1 cup urad dal + 1 tablespoon methi seeds all washed well and soaked over night, next day make batter by adding water, make sure the batter is not too thick or runny and ferment this for 6-8 hours! Now […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri
By Dr: Sirisha Potluri: QUINOA &LENTIL IDLY Protein-packed pillowy soft steamed idlis with quinoa and lentils! Ingredients:Mung dal and urad dal1:1 ratioQuinoaFenugreek seedsFlax seed powderSteamer or pressure cooker and idli molds. Instructions:1.Soak 1 cup urad and 1 cup moong with 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in 5-6 cups of water for 6-7 hours.2.Wash the soaked […]
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By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 1 cup barnyard millets soaked overnight. Vegetables- carrots, onions, green chili, curry leaves, ginger pieces all diced into small pieces, 1-1/2 cup of frozen peas.We can add more veggies like bell peppers and tomatoes too! For 1 cup of millets take at least 2-3 cups of veggies. Ingredients for thadakha- […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Home grown tomatoes & eggplant, cilantro & curry leaves too! Sauté tomatoes, eggplant, green chili, some tamarind, garlic until they are soft. While grinding add few Amla pieces, 1 tablespoon of coconut pieces, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Add thinly diced Indian cucumber pieces to the chutney along with thinly diced red […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients to make 48 mini muffins Dry ingredients 3 cups Organic whole wheat or multigrain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of mix of Spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg powder or pumpkin spice Few raw walnut pieces Wet ingredients 6 very ripe bananas 1/2 cup […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Chutneys are one of the most well known condiments from the Indian subcontinent, specially from South Indian cuisine. We south Indians whip up a chutney with pretty much everything that is edible on planet earth! Celery 1 bunch – cut into small pieces 4 frozen Amla, Thawed and seed removed Green Chilis […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Oats are a great source of soluble fibre, which lowers elevated blood cholesterol. The beta-glucan found in oats is effective at lowering both “bad” LDL and total cholesterol, which may help keep your heart 4 ingredient oats waffles 1. 1Cup Rolled oats ( don’t use quick cooking variety) 2. 1 ripe banana 3. […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Amla is a must have in whole food plant based diet! Amla had been shown to improve blood sugars, reduce cholesterol, prevent cancer and improve immunity as well! Amla can be eaten raw, dried form, powder form to add in smoothies or teas! Raw mango and Amla chutney came out so tasty. […]