Plant based diet for your health and the planet
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; *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: Health Benefits of Pumpkin: Pumpkins are loaded with a variety of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s also exceptionally high in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. Beta-carotene is a type of carotenoid that turns into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A can help your body fight off infections. Recent […]
By; Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: 1.1 block of organic firm tofu. 2.1teaspoon of turmeric powder. 3.1/4th teaspoon of black pepper. 4.1-2 table spoons of flax seed powder. 5.1/2 of a medium onion thinly diced. 6.1/4th cup of plant milk or water 7.red chilli powder according to taste. 8.Pinch of black salt to taste( kaala namak […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients 1.Butternut squash ( bite size pieces 4-5 cups) 2. 2 cups of frozen green peas 3. 6-7 garlic cloves 4. 3 inch ginger piece 5. 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 6. Spices ( cumin seeds , 4-5 cloves , 1 table spoon turmeric powder, 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon powder, 2 teaspoons red […]
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 It is a delicious mixed vegetable curry made in an instant-pot. Ingredients: Cauliflower (used frozen, riced cauliflower), Bell peppers (1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper), Carrots (4-5), Broccoli (cup and half of frozen broccoli), Red Onion (2), Green Chilies (4), Boiled Potatoes (4-5), turmeric, red chili powder, tomatoes (6-8), […]
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 ( […]
By Dr Sirisha Potluri Oil-free spicy chutney recipe ( lauki , tomato chutney, added some cilantro stems too). We can use a similar method to make chutney with bell peppers, zucchini, etc. Ingredients:1 small lauki / bottle gourd( cut into small pieces with skin on)2-3 medium-size tomatoes ( cut into small pieces)6-8 dry red chiliCilantro […]
Ingredients Sweet potato soaked and boiled Chickpeas Coconut milk Onion ginger garlic paste turmeric tomatoes chilli powder salt dhaniya powder cumin powder cilantro for garnishing Procedure Sautee onion on heated pan adding little water to prevent sticking. Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric. Then add cut tomatoes, when it is soft add chilli powder, salt, dhania […]
Ingredients Biryani spices – cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, star anise onions green chilli ginger garlic paste Vegetables – carrots, beans, potato, tomato, kohlrabi, mint leaves Over night soaked millets water salt to taste Procedure Dry roast biryani spices- like cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, star anise. Add onions, green chili, ginger-garlic paste and dry roast adding […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients1.Butternut squash ( bite size pieces 4-5 cups)2. 2 cups of frozen green peas3. 6-7 garlic cloves4. 3 inch ginger piece5. 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste6. Spices ( cumin seeds , 4-5 cloves , 1 table spoon turmeric powder, 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon powder, 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 1/2 tea spoon […]