Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Garden to table recipe- home grown tomatoes & eggplant, cilantro & curry leaves too! Sauté tomatoes, eggplant, green chili, some tamarind, garlic until they are soft. While grinding add few Amla pieces, 1 tablespoon of coconut pieces, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Add thinly diced Indian cucumber pieces to the chutney along […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Home grown tomatoes & eggplant, cilantro & curry leaves too! Sauté tomatoes, eggplant, green chili, some tamarind, garlic until they are soft. While grinding add few Amla pieces, 1 tablespoon of coconut pieces, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Add thinly diced Indian cucumber pieces to the chutney along with thinly diced red […]
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 […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Chick peas are great for heart health as well as controlling blood sugars ! Try cooking them oil free to get maximum benefits from them. 1 The higher fiber content in the desi variety of Kala Chana has lower glycemic index. The soluble fiber in black chickpeas binds the bile acids and […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri What ever makes you eat your salad, for me adding fruits like mango and oranges makes it easy to eat! Quick salad recipe Simple power greens & Mango salad ( oil free, used apple cider vinegar as salad dressing). Ingredients 6-7 cups of organic power greens from Costco 1 small avocado 1 […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: -2 cups moringa leaves ( fresh or dry)⁃2 cups of brown lentils (soaked overnight)⁃6-8 tomatoes (thinly diced)⁃12 cloves of garlic⁃4-5 green chili⁃4 curry leaf springs⁃2 medium red onions (thinly diced)⁃1-2 big bunches of cilantro⁃2 large Indian cucumbers (round cucumbers available at Indian Grocery Stores)⁃Indian Spices (turmeric, red chilli powder, fenugreek […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 /2 a pound of spinach leaves • 1 big tray of mushrooms ( Costco size) • 2 medium size tomatoes • 1 big onion • 6-8 garlic cloves thinly chopped • 2 inches ginger piece grated • 4-5 green chili’s thinly diced • 2 teaspoons coriander seed powder • […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 /2 a pound of spinach leaves • 1 big tray of mushrooms ( Costco size) • 2 medium size tomatoes • 1 big onion • 6-8 garlic cloves thinly chopped • 2 inches ginger piece grated • 4-5 green chili’s thinly diced • 2 teaspoons coriander seed powder • […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]