Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Oats are a great source of soluble fibre, which lowers elevated blood cholesterol. Oats are also a good source of vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin E. The beta-glucan found in oats is effective at lowering both “bad” LDL and total cholesterol, which may help keep your heart healthy. Ingredients: […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients:4-5cups of cherry tomatoes10-12 garlic cloves3 cups of cooked whole wheat penne pasta1 cup pulp left over from making almond and cashew milk( 1/2 cup each of cashews and almonds soaked overnight and made milk with 3 cups of water in a high speed blender ) ( Added Italian herbs and spices […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: High fiber in Beans promotes digestive tract health, and folate & magnesium in them makes them a perfect heart healthy food. Beans are as powerful as exercise in bringing down one’s resting heart rate. Adding lot of oil and ghee while cooking might negate these health benefits. Soaking kidney beans Soaking beans […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Great drink to have at parties which is non alcoholic and also get your anti oxidants from raspberries and mint! Ingredients:1/4th cup frozen raspberries2 Tablespoons lime juice2 Tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup10-12 mint leavesPerrier sparkling waterSome Ice cubes- almost to fill 3/4th of the mason jarInstructions:In a tall mason glass […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 cup bulgar wheat • 8-10 medjool dates • 2 cups plant milk • 2 cups water • 2-3 tablespoons of mixed nuts powder • Cardamom powder and saffron strands for flavoring Instructions: • Soak broken wheat in 2-3 cups of water for 30-40 minutes • Remove seeds from […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 /2 a pound of spinach leaves • 1 big tray of mushrooms ( Costco size) • 2 medium size tomatoes • 1 big onion • 6-8 garlic cloves thinly chopped • 2 inches ginger piece grated • 4-5 green chili’s thinly diced • 2 teaspoons coriander seed powder • […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 /2 a pound of spinach leaves • 1 big tray of mushrooms ( Costco size) • 2 medium size tomatoes • 1 big onion • 6-8 garlic cloves thinly chopped • 2 inches ginger piece grated • 4-5 green chili’s thinly diced • 2 teaspoons coriander seed powder • […]
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 […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: 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 nutritional and medicinal qualities. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that moringin, an isothiocyanate compound derived from moringa, may provide protection […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: INGREDIENTS 6 bunches of mung bean noodles2 bunches of green onions thinly sliced.6 cloves garlic, minced2 bags of frozen Asian veggies from Trader Joe’s 2-3 cups julienned purple cabbage3-4 cups of julienned green cabbage3-4 tbsp of low sodium soy sauceChopped cilantro, optionalChili sauce, optional Few cashew pieces dry roasted to garnish on noodles. […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Whole grains, lentils, veggies and greens with Indian spices in a single Dish! Ingredients:1 cup brown rice ( soak overnight)1 cup red lentils ( soak for 1 hour)Vegetables:Frozen moringa pods-8-10Frozen green beans-2 cupsOkra-8-10Carrots-5-64-5 tomatoes2inch ginger pieceDaikon radish (medium size 1)3 cups thinly chopped kale1 big bunch cilantroThadakha- mustard seeds and curry leaves and […]
By-Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients:10-12 tomatoesCilantro stems from two big cilantro bunchesIndian spices ( turmeric, red chili powder)8-10 garlic cloves3 inch ginger pieceTamarind ribs ( 2-3 pieces)1-2 medjool dates1 table spoon cumin seeds1/2 tsp methi seeds1 tablespoon black peppercornsSalt to taste. Instructions:Cut tomatoes and cilantro stems and mix them along with tamarind and medjool dates with hand […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Garden to table recipe, fenugreek leaves from our garden! Air fried potatoes to keep the dish oil free. Ingredients:Methi ( fenugreek leaves)2-3 cupsPotatoes ( 2 cups peeled, diced and soaked in water for 20 minutes)Spices ( 1 tsp turmeric, 1tsp red chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander seed powder, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Eating a variety of grains is good for our gut microbiome.Sorghum/ jonnalu can be used to make kichidi, roti or dosa. One of the most prominent micronutrients in sorghum is iron.One-quarter cup of sorghum contains approximately 12% of your daily recommended value. Other micronutrients found in sorghum include: potassium, niacin, thiamine, vitamin B6,phosphorus, […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : 1 cup organic steel cut oats 1 cup split mung beans ( with skin on) 8 cups water ( boil and keep it ready) 2-3 green chili 2 inch ginger piece 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1-2 teaspoons crushed pepper corns 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon cashew pieces 1 teaspoon almond […]