Tag: Turmeric

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Amla Quinoa Pulihora

By Dr.Sirisha Potluri From lowering cholesterol to supporting blood sugar, this powerful fruit delivers real, evidence-based benefits. Try this delicious Amla Quinoa Pulihora — simple, nourishing, and heart-healthy 🥗 Ingredients • 1½ cup cooked quinoa • ¼ cup grated amla • ½ cup grated carrot • 3 tbsp grated ginger • 8–10 curry leaves • […]

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🌶️ 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 sauté 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 reduce fever, detoxify the body, improve digestion, increase hydration, strengthen the immune system, manages diabetes, improve strength and quality of the hair, and aid in weight loss. Ingredients 2-3 cups chopped snake gourd Potlakai or Pdalangai 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder ½ Teaspoon […]