Tag: Turmeric

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šŸŒ¶ļø SAVORY OIL-FREE CRANBERRY CHUTNEY / PICKLE

By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Whole Food, Plant-Based | No Oil | No Preservatives Ingredients 4–5 cups fresh cranberries (washed & completely dried) 1 cup garlic, finely chopped ½ cup red chili powder ¼ cup mustard seed powder 2 Tbsp fenugreek (methi) powder 2 Tbsp roasted coriander seed powder 1 Tbsp turmeric powder ¼ tsp black […]

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Ginger Turmeric Tea – Simple Recipe

By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: Ginger (fresh grated ginger 1-2 table spoons, or ginger powder- 1-2 teaspoons) Turmeric powder- 2 teaspoons Pinch of black pepper Lemon juice Optional: Add Lemon zest for additional anti oxidants Procedure: Boil 4-5 cups of water Add grated ginger in the water and let it steep for 5 minutes In […]

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Bitter melon!

By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Bitter melon is a tropical plant that is widely cultivated in Asia, India, East Africa, and South America for its intensely bitter fruits that are commonly used in cooking and as a natural remedy for treating diabetes!It has significant antidiabetic as well as hypolipidemic activity so that it can be used […]

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Oil free Okra stir fry

By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Who knew , Okra is an effective anti cancer vegetable. Because of it’s excellent ability to bind to bile acids and remove them from body , it’s perfect to prevent cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. A lot of vegetables like carrots ,eggplant , brussel sprouts also bind bile acids , but the […]

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Veggie loaded brown suji upma!

By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Calorie density is the key for disease prevention and weight loss! Increasing the veggies and water in our dishes will decrease the calorie density!Delicious veggie& spice loaded brown Suji upma- use at least 3-4 cups veggies and 4 cups of water for 1 cup of suji. Dry sautĆ© cinnamon stick and cumin […]

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Dr.Sirisha Potluri on Chef Aj

https://youtu.be/MIleInHknb8 1.Moringa & cucumber dal! ( instant pot)-https://plantbasedlosangeles.org/lentils-with-tomatoes-indian-cucumbers-oil-free-curry/ 2.Beet root halwa!( dessert )-https://plantbasedlosangeles.org/beetroot-halwa-sugar-free-and-quick-version/

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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 […]

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Snake guard chutney or Potlakayi Perugu Pachhadi

By Dr.Sirisha Potluri The important health benefits of snake gourd include its ability to reduceĀ fever, detoxify the body, improveĀ digestion, increase hydration, strengthen the immune system, managesĀ diabetes, improveĀ strength and quality of theĀ hair, and aid inĀ weight loss. Ingredients 2-3 cups chopped snake gourd Potlakai or Pdalangai 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder ½ Teaspoon […]

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Chatpata Cauliflower & Potato Waffles

By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri Delicious low calorie dense grain free savory waffles Ingredients • 3 cups riced cauliflower ( used frozen) • 4-5 cups grated potatoes ( used frozen) • 1 cup thinly diced onion • 2 cups of thinly chopped mint and cilantro together • Few green chili thinly diced ( according to taste • Chat […]

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Moringa Dal With Lentils Tomatoes & Indian cucumbers ( oil free curry)

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 […]