By: Dr. Sirisha Potluri
soups
Amaranth& Plant yogurt stew!
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 […]
Moringa leaves kootu/ Dal
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 […]
Tomato Carrot Beetroot Soup (Oil Free)
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). […]
Bottle gourd & Tomato curry with Sprouted Lentils
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Lentils are so rich in prebiotics that they create a feast for your friendly flora, which in turn feed you right back with beneficial compounds, such as propionate, that relax your stomach and slow the rate at which sugars are absorbed into your system. Ingredients 6-7 cups of bottle gourd pieces ( […]
Tomato Rasam ( Indian spiced tomato soup oil free)
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 […]
Lentil Dal w/ Cucumber and Tomatoes (Instant-pot)
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, […]