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 ( […]
Dips/Dressings
Potato and Carrot Mac N Cheese (Oil free,whole grain pasta)
By Dr.Sirisha potluri Potato and Carrot Mac and CheeseIngredients:1 cup carrots 2 cups potatoes 1 -2 cloves garlic,1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk ( we can use , almond,soy etc )1/2 cup nutritional yeast ( optional)Pink Himalayan salt to taste ( 1 teaspoon)1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/8th teaspoon turmeric 1/2 squeezed lemon […]
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 […]
Oil-Free Hummus
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Oil free hummus Ingredients:2 cups of cooked chickpeas(or 1 15oz can)1/3 cup tahini ( sesame seed paste)3 garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon saltRed chili powder to taste1/2 teaspoon Cumin seed powder1/4th cup lemon juice or juice 1 big lemon ( fresh is better)1/2 teaspoon of turmeric(optional) 1/2 cup aquafaba (water in which chick […]
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 […]