Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: • 1 cup dairy free dark chocolate chips • 2 Tsp date sugar • 1 cup roasted chick pea half’s ( roasted channa dal) • 1/4th cup toasted sesame seeds • 3-4 cardamom pods ( we will be using the seeds ) Instructions: • Start by adding your dark chocolate […]
By Dr.Sirisha potluri: Omega 3 fatty acids can help lower high blood pressure and cholesterol and bring down levels of triglycerides. Omega 3 fatty acid ALA, derived from plant sources, has been linked to reduced heart disease-linked deaths. If you have asthma, ALA could help decrease inflammation as well improve lung function. Ingredients: walnuts – […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: This recipe requires the use of an oven and 10.5 x 7.5 inch baking dish 4 Medium Zucchini (Slice into 1⁄2 inch, thick strips using mandolin or sharp knife)Marinara Sauce (Buy oil-free, low-fat, vegan)Panko bread crumbs (2 tablespoons) OR homemade bread crumbs from whole-wheat bread. Tofu Ricotta 1 pound spinach […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: • 3 Medium Bananas (make sure they are very brown and spotty!)• 2 1/2 cup Rolled Oats, divided (not Instant) 2 cups rolled oats made into fine powder ina blender. 1/2 cup rolled oats will be added for a nice texture.• 1/2 cup Date Sugar or Coconut sugar• 1/4 cup […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Note: These measurements will lead you to make 10 cookies. Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (made into flour) (always use organic oats) * 2 very ripe bananas * 3 Medjool dates * 2 Tbsp unsweetened apple sauce * 1 flax egg ( made by mixing 1 Tbs flax meal with […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:• 4 cups mushrooms• 1 cup diced onion• 2 heaping Tablespoons of garlic, diced• 3 cups whole wheat organic orzo pasta ( if gluten sensitive use Risotto rice)• 6 cups fat free vegetable broth• 2 cups plain unsweetened soy milk• 2 cups frozen peas• 3 -4 cups of baby kale• Italian […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients6-8 medium carrots- diced in a vegetable chopper1 cup dry Mung dal with out skin( soaked for an hour)Indian spices(turmeric red chilli powder ,mustard seeds, cumin seeds) and curry leaves.2 medium onions diced6-8 garlic cloves 1/4th cup freshly grated coconut. chopped cilantro. Instructions: Steam, carrots and moongdal in instant pot for […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients• 6-8 bitter gourd (karela in Hindi)• 2 Tbsp. if tamarind pulp or lemon juice• 2-3 slit green chili’s• 1/2 Tsp turmeric• 2Tbs unsweetened plant yogurt• For thadka, 2-3 medium onions , 1 Tbs mustard seeds , 1 Tbs urad dal and 1 Tbs of cumin seeds , few curry leaves […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 1 onion diced6-8 Garlic cloves3 carrots peeled and diced2 ribs celery diced1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp thyme1/2 tsp parsleyApproximately 6 cups diced potato( red potatoes work best)don’t need to peel if getting organic potatoes.3.5 cups vegetable stock3 cups de stemmed and finely chopped kaleSalt and pepperJuice of 1 lemon.We need instant […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:⠀⠀⠀⠀4 large capsicums⠀( try to get multicolor bell peppers if possible)3-4 medium potatoes peeled ⠀⠀1 cup mushroom, chopped ⠀⠀1/2 broccoli, small florets ⠀⠀1/2 red onion, finely diced ⠀⠀1 /2 cup celery stalk, finely chopped ⠀⠀1/4 cup parsley or cilantro chopped ⠀⠀1/2 tsp dried thyme ⠀⠀1/2 tsp dried oregano ⠀⠀2 garlic cloves, […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:⠀⠀1 large sweet potato ( try to find one which is thick and long to act as sandwich bread)1 cup spinach ⠀1 cup arugula ( or any greens available)⠀1 medium avocado, sliced⠀1 tomato, sliced⠀1 cucumber , sliced ⠀1/2 red onion, thinly sliced ⠀1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced⠀1 fresh chilli, chopped […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Multicolor fingerling potato’s ( 10-15) Green bell peppers (4) Cumin seeds Curry Leaves Red chili powder , sesame seeds and garlic cloves to make a spice powder Salt to taste( optional) can use some lemon juice if avoiding salt Procedure Wash and steam potatoes in the instant pot ( 10-12min) […]
Food is medicine,eating to prevent disease. By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients • Mushrooms2 cups • Broccoli 2-3 cups • Onions 1 medium• Garlic Cloves-4-5• Red Bell Pepper 1 large• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes according to taste. Instructions • In a thick bottom pan or skillet, first let garlic cloves and mushrooms sauté.• Add Onions & […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri ; Ingredients; *1block firm tofu ( patted dry ) *5 Tbsp. chick pea flour *1 Tsp baking powder *1/2 Tsp. turmeric *1/2 Tsp.-of black pepper powder *1/2 Tsp. kalanamak (black salt, available in most Indian stores) *1/2 Tsp onion powder *1/2Tsp garlic powder *1 Tsp. salt *3/4th cup plant milk *Thinly diced […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri The potent nutritional benefits of sesame seeds include their ability to prevent cancer, improve heart health, lower blood pressure, build strong bones, improve male fertility, and prevent diabetes. They are a Good Source of Fiber too. Ingredients : Instructions: