Plant based diet for your health and the planet
Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Mixed Colored Bell Peppers 3-1 Long Persian cucumbers 2 Red onion- 1 Boiled chickpeas 3-4 cups Avocados 2 medium or 1 big 3 cups of cherry tomatoes halved length wise. Herbs- basil and mint Lemon or lime juice 2-3 tablespoons Organic spring mix 4-5 cups or arugula greens 2-3 cups. Red […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: 1.Boil whole grain pasta according to instructions on the package and keep it ready. 2.Prepare veggies and greens and keep them ready Make a thick milk with cashews and hemp seeds in a high speed blender and keep it aside. ( almonds or other nuts and seeds can be replaced with cashews) In […]
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 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: Amaranth greens are great greens to grow in our back yards , they give multiple Harvest from the same plant. Along with nutrients like vitamin A , B6 , C and soluble and insoluble fiber, Amaranth greens perhaps have the highest concentrations of vitamin-K of all the edible green-leafy vegetables. 100 g […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Delicious combination of carrots& Tindora – instant pot & vegetable chopper makes it easy to make these steamed vegetable curries! Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots 2 pounds of Tindora( ivy gourd) 2-3 medium onions Indian spices Garlic Curry leaves Flax seed chutney powder Instructions: Peel the carrots and cut them in the chopper to […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Mushrooms are great for reducing Inflammation and Improving Immunity! Tofu spinach stuffing can be eaten by it self as curry too! Stuffed mushrooms is a quick and delicious snack! Used spinach and tofu curry as stuffing! Ingredients: 1.Organic whitemushrooms with the stem removed,washed and exposed to sun to absorb Vitamin D 2.frozen spinach […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 5 cups low sodium veg broth 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1tsp turmeric 1tsp garlic powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 10-15 garlic cloves 1/2-1 tsp paprika or pepper flakes(or even cayenne) 4cups cooked chickpeas 4cups broccoli florets( I am using frozen) 2 cups of artichoke hearts( frozen) 2cups uncooked brown rice Revive […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Moringa, commonly as drumstick tree, is a tropical plant widely known for its nutritional and medicinal qualities. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that moringin, an isothiocyanate compound derived from moringa, may provide protection against chronic diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, and may be useful in treating the symptoms of […]
Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients 4 Cups of Red Tomato’s chopped (I’m using cherry tomato’s). 4 medium size Carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks around 1-1/2 cup. 3 Inch piece beetroot, peeled. 1 inch ginger piece. 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. 1tsp Turmeric powder. 1 tsp Date sugar/Coconut sugar (optional). 1/2 tbsp. white vinegar (Optional). […]
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. […]
Dr.Sirisha Potluri Instant Pot is the best for cooking Single pot dishes.. Oats are delicious eaten savory with all the delicious veggies! Quick recipe 2 cups organic steel cut oats, 1 cup green split moong dal, 7-8 cups water, used organic frozen veggies, tomatoes, onion, ginger, green chili, spices ( turmeric and black pepper) mustard […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Lentils and greens are a great source of non heme iron, it can be absorbed better if we combine with vitamin C rich foods like oranges and bell peppers. Sprouted masoor dal tastes delicious in a salad. Ingredients 1. Arugula 2. Cutie oranges 3. Sprouted masoor dal 4. Red onion slices 5. […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Chick peas are great for heart health as well as controlling blood sugars ! Try cooking them oil free to get maximum benefits from them. 1 The higher fiber content in the desi variety of Kala Chana has lower glycemic index. The soluble fiber in black chickpeas binds the bile acids and […]