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Cakes & Curries
Cakes & Curries
Welcome to Cakes & Curries. I’m thrilled you’re here—because I have so much I want to share with you. I am passionate about cooking and baking. All my recipes are quite simple and easy to follow.Explore my site, and all that I have to offer; perhaps Cakes & Curries will ignite your own passions too.
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Gluten Free Eggless Sattu Almond Cookies
These Gluten-Free Sattu Almond Cookies are proof that wholesome treats can be every bit as delicious as their indulgent counterparts. Made with protein-rich sattu, almonds, and simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are naturally gluten-free, wonderfully nutty, and just sweet enough for an everyday treat. What I love most about them is how they celebrate a traditional Indian ingredient in a completely different avatar. The earthy warmth of sattu pairs beautifully with the r
Preeti Shridhar
29 minutes ago2 min read
Aloo Sheddo
Aloo Sheddo…,,a classic Bengali side dish. There is something deeply comforting about simple food made well, and Bengali-style Aloo Sheddo is a beautiful example of that. Made with boiled and mashed potatoes infused with raw mustard oil, fresh aromatics and spices. This everyday dish proves that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to create something memorable. On busy days, hot summer afternoons, or whenever you crave a meal that feels nourishing and familiar, Aloo She
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 143 min read
Bel Sharbat – A Traditional Summer Cooler from India
There are some seasonal ingredients that quietly announce the arrival of summer, and bel (wood apple) is one of them. For generations, this humble fruit has been transformed into refreshing sharbat across many parts of India, offering a delicious way to stay cool during the hottest months of the year. Bel Sharbat is simple, nourishing, and deeply rooted in traditional food wisdom. Made by extracting the pulp of ripe bel fruit and blending it with water and a touch of sweetene
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 112 min read
Thenga Paal Rasam
Introduction Beyond Everyday Rasam: Thenga Paal Rasam, A gentle twist on a South Indian classic Summer cooking often calls for recipes that are simple, comforting, and don’t demand hours in the kitchen. On days when the heat feels relentless and elaborate meals seem like too much effort, this Thenga Paal Rasam comes to the rescue. It has all the warmth and tang of a traditional rasam, but the addition of fresh coconut milk lends it a delicate richness that transforms it into
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 34 min read
Healthy Orange Pistachio Cookies
Bright citrus notes, crunchy pistachios, and a cookie that feels comforting without feeling heavy. These Healthy Orange Pistachio Cookies are everything I love in a homemade bake — wholesome, fragrant, and made with intention. Introduction I’ve always believed cookies can be indulgent and nourishing at the same time. These Healthy Orange Pistachio Cookies are a reflection of that thought — gently sweetened, balanced in richness, and filled with real flavours instead of artifi
Preeti Shridhar
May 312 min read
Pazhaya Sadam…..Fermented Rice
The Forgotten Bowl of Strength Some recipes don’t come from cookbooks — they come from memory. From kitchens where nothing was wasted, and everything had purpose. Pazhaya sadam, or fermented rice, is one such dish. Leftover rice soaked overnight, transformed by time into something far more nourishing than its simple beginnings. Growing up, this wasn’t “trendy” or “gut-friendly food” — it was just food. Cooling, comforting, and quietly powerful, providing sustained energy. Add
Preeti Shridhar
May 172 min read
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