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 […]
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: 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: Ingredients: 10-12 baby eggplants, 1 medium sized onion, curry leaves, Indian thadkha spices( mustard seeds, cumin seeds, Channa dal and urad dal) and ingredients to prepare spice mix to stuff in the eggplants. For spice mix – 1 cup roasted chick peas + 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts+ 2 tablespoons dry roasted […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: 2 medium sized beets washed, peeled and diced! Beet greens also washed thoroughly and chopped! 6 green chili 5-6 dry red chili 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 10-12 garlic cloves 1 -2 inches tamarind rib 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 3-4 pitted dates Procedure: Sauté green chili, dry red chili, coriander seeds on […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: 2 medium sized beets washed, peeled and diced! Beet greens also washed thoroughly and chopped! 6 green chili 5-6 dry red chili 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 10-12 garlic cloves 1 -2 inches tamarind rib 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 3-4 pitted dates Procedure: Sauté green chili, dry red chili, coriander seeds on […]
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By Dr. Sirisha Potluri moringa #isothiocyanatesfighscancer #moringabenefits #indiancooking #curryleaves Moringa leaves can be added in Indian dishes- sambar, utthappam, Paratha/ sweet potato flat bread etc! Try incorporating moringa leaves when ever available,they can be used dried as well. Moringa, commonly known as horseradish tree or drumstick tree, is a tropical plant widely known for its […]
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: Eating whole food plant based is possible by eating traditional foods from every cuisine! Food is culture and emotion! Pick your favorite Indian vegetarian dishes and make them with out dairy products,oil and refined sugars! Always pick cooked whole grains or 100%whole grain flours, sprouted whole grain flours to make roti or […]
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By Dr. Sirisha Potluri INGREDIENTS • 6-8 Ripe Tomatoes • 8 -10 Green Chillies( take only 4-5 if using Thai chilli) • 3 table spoons Hemp Seeds • 8-10 walnuts • 5 Garlic Cloves • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds • Salt Procedure: Dry roast the […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Indian crunchy shorgum flour snacks ( chegodilu) Ingredients: 1. 1 cup water 2. 1 Tsp chilli powder 3. 1 Tsp sesame seed 4. 1/2 Tsp Ajwain 5. Salt (according to taste) 6. 1/2 Tsp turmeric, some black pepper 7. 1 cup brown rice flour / jowar flour 8. 1 Tbs flaxseed […]
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 […]