By Dr.Sirisha Potluri The important health benefits of snake gourd include its ability to reduce fever, detoxify the body, improve digestion, increase hydration, strengthen the immune system, manages diabetes, improve strength and quality of the hair, and aid in weight loss. Ingredients 2-3 cups chopped snake gourd Potlakai or Pdalangai 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder ½ Teaspoon […]
Dips/Dressings
Simple power Greens & Mango salad
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri What ever makes you eat your salad, for me adding fruits like mango and oranges makes it easy to eat! Quick salad recipe Simple power greens & Mango salad ( oil free, used apple cider vinegar as salad dressing). Ingredients 6-7 cups of organic power greens from Costco 1 small avocado 1 […]
Steamed Beets & Greens salad
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Steamed Beets taste great in salads! Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular health” friendly root vegetables. Certain unique pigment antioxidants in this root and its top greens have been found to offer protection against coronary artery disease and stroke, lower cholesterol levels within the body, and have anti-aging effects. Simple salad with […]
Black beans & Vegan Mozzarella stuffed Mini Peppers
By: Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : 10-15 mini multicolored sweet peppers Black beans- 1 can Vegan mozzarella cheese (home made) Pickled jalapeños Store bought fat free salsa ( Trader Joe’s has them) Instructions : 1.Slit sweet peppers in the middle to just open them and air fry them for 4-5 minutes. 2.Drain the canned black […]
Blue berry and chia seed jam ( sweetened with dates)
Delicious blueberry and chia seed jam with no added sugar,sweetened with dates, Simple recipe. By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blueberries or thawed frozen blueberries 1 lemon juiced & zested (approx (1/3 cup lemon juice) 6-7dates soaked in 1-2 tablespoons of water. 1/2cup chia seeds 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Procedure Add the blueberries, lemon […]
Moong Sprouts Salad(oil free)
Dr.Sirisha Potluri Sprouts are power house of vitamins and nutrients and easy to eat them raw. Easy sprouts salad recipe Ingredients 2 cups moong sprouts, 2 cups thinly diced carrots,1 cup pomegranate seeds, 2 small pears thinly diced, 3 dates thinly chopped, Cilantro and mint leaves thinly chopped . Dressing : Black pepper powder and […]
Spinach and Arugula salad with cherry tomatoes and mini oranges!
Dr.Sirisha Potluri Micronutrients are one of the important nutrients most of us are lacking . Salad is a good way of getting them .Greens, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts are abundant in micronutrients! Here is a simple and quick to make salad recipe that is so delicious. Ingredients: Spinach and and arugula ( 4-5 cups […]
Quinoa salad Mexican style!
Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Procedure Mix all ingredients in a bowl and drizzle with dressing Dressing Avocado dressing made by blending 1avocado with 1/4th cup hemp seeds,lemon juice , crushed red pepper and little bit of apple cider vinegar.
Pita Pockets w/ Tzatziki Sauce
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 […]
Raw Vegan walnut &Cilantro Spread(oil-free)
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 – […]
Cranberry Pickle ( with Indian Spices)
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Cranberry chutney/ pickle – oil free Cranberry chutney/ relish. Ingredients: 1.4-5 cups of cranberries washed and blotted dry. ( make sure there is no water and completely dry ) 2. 1 cup garlic chopped into small pieces 3. 1/2 cup red chili powder 4.1 cup roasted sesame seed powder 5. 1/4th cup […]
Beets and Greens Salad with Oil free Salad Dressing(Hemp seeds &Roasted Red pepper.
By: Dr. Sirisha potluri: Ingredients: Beets-3 medium radish-4-5 small cherry tomatoes-2 cups spinach-5-6 cups cucumbers-2 medium size pumpkin seeds and few hemp-seeds for garnish .Dressing: 1 tablespoon hemp-seeds,2-3 garlic cloves, 1 big roasted red pepper, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Put all these ingredients in a small blender and blend into smooth paste adding little […]
Lentil Dumplings in Soy Yogurt (Dahi Vada) Oil-Free
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 1 cup Urad Dal (Split Black gram), 1 cup soy yogurt 1/2 cup grated ginger, 2 table spoons thinly chopped green chilies, Grated carrots and broccoli sprouts for garnish Procedure: oil free vada(savory dumplings) made in the oven. Soak urad dal(split black gram ) for 6-8 hours , grind into […]
Whole Wheat Pita bread Pizza with Tofu Mozzarella (Oil Free)
BY Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients :Whole wheat pita breadOil-free Pizza sauce from traderjoesVegetables ( bell peppers, onions tomatoes, mushrooms, pickled jalapenos )Italian spices ( basil etcVegan mozzarella sauce :The recipe for the tofu mozzarella is easy:1 block of firm tofu, drained and rinsed Juice of one lemon 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup water 4 […]
Carrot Tomato Chutney ( sweet and spicy,oil free)
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 ( […]