Plant based diet for your health and the planet
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 […]
By Dr.Sirisha potluri Mirchi Bhajji is a scrumptious Indian street food is also known as Mirchi vada. Here is healthy oil free version of it.Green chilles are excellent source of vitamin C and also consumption of spicy food had shown to increase energy consumption. Brown fat is increased too by consumption of hot peppers, there […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Millets dosa Millets are the most sustainable grains as they need less water to grow than most grains. Ingredients 3-4 cups fox tail millets 1cup urad dal ( split black gram) 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 cup flattened rice ( brown rice poha)(optional) Procedure Wash millets and soak them overnight, soak […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Lentil dal ( cucumber, tomatoes and tomatillos) in an instant pot ( oil free) Lentils have the second-highest antioxidant content (behind black beans) among all tested legumes and offer significant levels of protein, iron, zinc, and folate. A diet rich in legumes may help reduce cholesterol, hypertension, and the risk of prediabetes, […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Spicy Flax seeds chutney powder Flax seeds, known as one of the richest sources of essential omega 3 fatty acids and having around one hundred times more cancer-fighting lignans than other foods, have also been demonstrated to prove helpful against breast and prostate cancers and control cholesterol triglyceride, and blood sugar levels; […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Okra is a healthy and delicious veggie, that binds to the bile acids the best remove them , there by helping in prevention of lifestyle related pre-mature degenerative diseases . Ingredients: Fresh okra Dry roasted Peanuts( we can do nut free version too, for this add more chickpea flour and coconut) Chick […]
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 ( […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: 1cup cooked and mashed sweet potato( we can use purple sweet potatoes too) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup nut or seed butter (almond butter or sunflower seed butter works best) 1/4th cup date syrup or maple syrup ( adjust sweetness according to sweet potato used) vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon Pinch […]
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 […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri 🌱 Oil-Free Instant Pot Pav Bhaji A wholesome twist on India’s favorite street food! This vibrant, fiber-rich pav bhaji is loaded with colorful vegetables, made without oil or butter, and packed with flavor. Perfect for the whole family—and a delicious way to eat more veggies! Ingredients Instructions Serve With Garnish Top […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri; Mushroom and peas masala curry. Ingredients Organic Mushrooms- 700 grams ( Costco I packet) Tomatoes 5-6 1 big onion 1 big cilantro bunch Ginger Garlic cloves Lemon 1-2 Cashews 1/4thcup ( soaked overnight or at least an hour ) 4-5 green chili’s 2-4 dry red chili’s 4-5 cardomom pods 4-5 cloves […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Delicious Restaurant style curry we can make at home vegan and oil-free.IngredientsTofu ( for 3 blocks)Tomatoes ( 6 tomatoes)Orange and yellow bell peppers (1 each)Onions 2 big Green Peas ( optional )4-5 green chillis. 1cupRaw cashews 1 cup( soaked overnight in plenty of water)1-2 bunches cilantro.Spices( ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Beet root halwa with dates and cashews. Ingredients 4 cups peeled and grated beets 2 cups  unsweetened plant milk 1 cup date paste ( made by soaking 10-12 dates in warm water and blend to make a paste ) 1 cup cashew paste ( soak 12-14 cashews overnight and make a thick […]
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 […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Lentils and mushroom rice in instant pot ( oil free) As I mentioned in my previous lentil recipes , these are a superfood.Ingredients;  2 cups Lentils ( green or French etc) soaked overnight .2 cups rice ( brown basmati is better)2 cups diced carrots,2 cups diced zucchini,2 cups mushrooms, Indian spices ( […]