Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Delicious vegan quiche baked by Dr. Sirisha Potluri’s workshop participant who is studying public health at UC Berkeley! Quick recipe: The crust is 1.25 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup arrowroot or cornstarch, 2 tbsp flax meal, 5 tbsp water. For the filling, sauté 1 onion, 2 leeks, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients Spinach ( Fresh or frozen organic spinach)9-10 cups Organic firm Organic Firm tofu – 2 -14 oz packets Cashews (1 cup) soaked for at least an hour ( over night soaked is the best) Onions -1 big Tomatoes -2 small Ginger garlic paste- 1 -2 teaspoons Cumin seeds1 teaspoon Cardamom 2-3 Dates […]
Ingredients: •8-10 eggplants (400g total), I used chinese eggplants •2-3 medium onions cut onto slices • 400 g firm tofu • 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste • 5-6 tbsp homemade or store-bought Asian teriyaki sauce adjust according to desired taste (1/4 cup of low sodium soy sauce+ 2 tablespoons date syrup + red chili […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: A whole food plant based no oil twist to the traditional Indian sweet Burfi! Tofu will give the texture, beets and dates will give the sweetness! Ingredients: *2 cups grated beetroot *1 cup organic firm tofu ( make sure to drain water completely by putting weight and dotting with kitchen towel – […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Mushrooms are great for reducing Inflammation and Improving Immunity! Tofu spinach stuffing can be eaten by it self as curry too! Stuffed mushrooms is a quick and delicious snack! Used spinach and tofu curry as stuffing! Ingredients: 1.Organic whitemushrooms with the stem removed,washed and exposed to sun to absorb Vitamin D 2.frozen spinach […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Studies have shown that fenugreek can reduce cholesterol level, especially the low density lipoprotein (LDL) which are known prevent the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides. Ingredients 3-4 cups of Methi leaves ( fenugreek)( 2 medium sized Methi bunches) 1 firm tofu block ( water drained using weights and paper towels) 1 tablespoon […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: This is fun recipe for kids and whole family! Ingredients • Ingredients for dough • 2 cups sprouted Whole Wheat Flour and little bit extra flour for kneading. ( can use gluten free flour too) • 1/4th teaspoon Salt • 2 tablespoons flax seed powder • 1 cup plain unsweetened soy milk […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:• 1 packet organic firm tofu• 2-3 cups thinly diced mixed bell peppers• 1 cup cooked quinoa• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari• 1 tablespoon Sugar free tomato ketchup• 1 tablespoon thinly chopped green chili ( optional) or crushed red pepper• I tsp date syrup […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes diced into cubes 2 medium red bell peppers diced 1 block of tofu drained, cubed and air fried for 10 minutes at 350F 2 cups green peas 5-6 tomatoes diced 2 large carrots diced 2 bunches cilantro thinly chopped. Whole spices ( cardamom, bay leaves, cumin seeds […]
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; *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: 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: 2 quarts vegetable broth 1 large onion quartered, 4 inch piece fresh ginger 2 cinnamon sticks 4-6 whole star anise 4 whole cloves2 tbsp. soy sauce 8 oz. rice noodles, 1 lb. extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. 2 cups white button mushrooms washed and kept […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 1block firm tofu 1 head lettuce, 1-2 red onions thinly diced 1Tbs soy sauce, 1tbs red chill sauce, 1Tbs balsamic vinegar, shredded carrot (1cup) , roasted peanuts, (1 Tbs) shredded cabbage(1cup) Procedure: Drain the water in the tofu and cut into small cubes Now, stir fry these tofu cubes with […]