Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Sabudana is made from casava roots. The roots themselves are high in fiber, but the refined flour from which sabudana is made is not high in fiber or other nutrients. For that reason sabudana is not whole food, just like maida or white rice. In this recipe we can replace sabudana with […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Oats are a great source of soluble fibre, which lowers elevated blood cholesterol. Oats are also a good source of vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin E. The beta-glucan found in oats is effective at lowering both “bad” LDL and total cholesterol, which may help keep your heart healthy. Ingredients: […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients:4-5cups of cherry tomatoes10-12 garlic cloves3 cups of cooked whole wheat penne pasta1 cup pulp left over from making almond and cashew milk( 1/2 cup each of cashews and almonds soaked overnight and made milk with 3 cups of water in a high speed blender ) ( Added Italian herbs and spices […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: High fiber in Beans promotes digestive tract health, and folate & magnesium in them makes them a perfect heart healthy food. Beans are as powerful as exercise in bringing down one’s resting heart rate. Adding lot of oil and ghee while cooking might negate these health benefits. Soaking kidney beans Soaking beans […]
By:Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients: 2 cups Grated beetroot 8-10 medjool dates ( pitted and chopped small) 1/2 cup plant milk 2-3 tablespoons of coarsely ground nuts and seeds powder( cashews, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds,pistachios etc) Cardamom powder and saffron strands for flavoring! Instructions: In a thick bottom pan sauté grated/ shredded beets for 5 minutes, […]
By Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients : • 1 cup bulgar wheat • 8-10 medjool dates • 2 cups plant milk • 2 cups water • 2-3 tablespoons of mixed nuts powder • Cardamom powder and saffron strands for flavoring Instructions: • Soak broken wheat in 2-3 cups of water for 30-40 minutes • Remove seeds from […]
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 : 10-15 mini multicolored sweet peppers Black beans- 1 can Vegan mozzarella cheese (home made) Pickled jalapeños Store bought fat free salsa ( Trader Joe’s has them) Instructions : 1.Slit sweet peppers in the middle to just open them and air fry them for 4-5 minutes. 2.Drain the canned black […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Try incorporating moringa leaves when ever available,they can be used dried as well. Moringa, commonly known as horseradish tree or 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 […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: INGREDIENTS 6 bunches of mung bean noodles2 bunches of green onions thinly sliced.6 cloves garlic, minced2 bags of frozen Asian veggies from Trader Joe’s 2-3 cups julienned purple cabbage3-4 cups of julienned green cabbage3-4 tbsp of low sodium soy sauceChopped cilantro, optionalChili sauce, optional Few cashew pieces dry roasted to garnish on noodles. […]
By:Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Whole grains, lentils, veggies and greens with Indian spices in a single Dish! Ingredients:1 cup brown rice ( soak overnight)1 cup red lentils ( soak for 1 hour)Vegetables:Frozen moringa pods-8-10Frozen green beans-2 cupsOkra-8-10Carrots-5-64-5 tomatoes2inch ginger pieceDaikon radish (medium size 1)3 cups thinly chopped kale1 big bunch cilantroThadakha- mustard seeds and curry leaves and […]
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 […]
Delicious blueberry and chia seed jam with no added sugar,sweetened with dates, Simple recipe. By Dr.Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blueberries or thawed frozen blueberries 1 lemon juiced & zested (approx (1/3 cup lemon juice) 6-7dates soaked in 1-2 tablespoons of water. 1/2cup chia seeds 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Procedure Add the blueberries, lemon […]
Delicious vegan snickers! No oil and no added sugar! Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Organic dates Nut or seed butter Walnut pieces Baking / parchment paper to wrap toffees Procedure De seed the dates and keep them ready fill with nut or seed butter ( 1/4th Tsp) sprinkle some walnut pieces Freeze them for 8 hours […]