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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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Karela (Bitter Gourd) Peels Sabzi
Karela is rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which are good for the skin. It reduces ageing and fights acne and skin blemishes....

Preeti Shridhar
Jun 19, 20212 min read


Mangaudi Aloo ki Sabzi
Mangaudi are small sundried dumplings made with moong dal( yellow split and skinned lentil) batter. These are readily available on...

Preeti Shridhar
Apr 10, 20212 min read


Methi Chawal (Fenugreek leaves with rice)
The beauty of winters is that you get a wide variety of green leafy vegetables. I actually feel like Alice in Wonderland whenever I go to...

Preeti Shridhar
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Sarson ka Saag
Come winter and we wait for Sarson ( Mustard Leaves). Who doesn't want to indulge in Saag and Makki ki roti.( Maize Flour flat bread)....

Preeti Shridhar
Dec 6, 20202 min read


Dal Palak, Red Lentil with Spinach
Masoor dal or Red Lentils are power packed with nutrients and has immeasurable health benefits. It doesn't need soaking and gets cooked...

Preeti Shridhar
Dec 4, 20202 min read


Mooli ki Bhuji
#gharkakhana #recipe2 My son recently suggested to me that I should blog about simple sabzis dry as well as gravy. Students like him...

Preeti Shridhar
Nov 27, 20202 min read


Dal ka Paratha with fresh Dill
Winters is the best season in North India. There is so much of fresh produce available. The greens in the market always tantalise you ....

Preeti Shridhar
Nov 25, 20202 min read


Cabbage Green Peas Sabzi
#gharkakhana #recipe1 My son recently suggested to me that I should blog about simple sabzis dry as well as gravy. Students like him...

Preeti Shridhar
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Baby Eggplants with Baby Potatoes and Baby Onions-Sabzi.
Did you know Cakes & Curries Masalas are multi dimensional. Use our Kerala Special Ghee Roast Masala to make these finger licking Baby...

Preeti Shridhar
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Crispy (karari) Methi Poori
Fresh Methi( Fenugreek leaves) have just made appearance in the market. These slightly bitter tender , crispy leaves are used in a...

Preeti Shridhar
Nov 1, 20201 min read


Gulab Jamun
There are certain dishes that I am really weary of making. One is jalebi and next is Gulab Jamun. I made jalebis successfully sometime...

Preeti Shridhar
Oct 19, 20202 min read


Simple Salad
Having a salad as part of lunch menu is kind of mandatory for me. The problem is you can't have the same salad everyday. So to avoid...

Preeti Shridhar
Oct 12, 20201 min read


Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. These are slightly sweet. The yellow color that you get because...

Preeti Shridhar
Oct 9, 20203 min read


Quinoa Beetroot Kababs
Kababs are an all time favourite with everyone. These quinoa beetroot kababs are a healthy treat on weekend nights . Your guests will...

Preeti Shridhar
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Tava Naan
In this pandemic situation when you can't go out to eat and are hesitant to order , try Tawa Nan at home. These are surprisingly very...

Preeti Shridhar
Oct 5, 20202 min read


Avial
Avial is one of the most popular dish from South India. It is said to have originated in Kerala. It is made either in semi solid form or...

Preeti Shridhar
Oct 3, 20201 min read


Foccacia
Foccacia is probably the easiest bread to make. You can play with the toppings. You can use the flours in any proportion, use any one if...

Preeti Shridhar
Oct 1, 20203 min read


Home made Pizza
Do you like to order pizzas on weekends / game nights? Did you know that pizza baking is easy and can be a fun-filled family activity. I...

Preeti Shridhar
Sep 27, 20203 min read


Sourdough(hybrid) Foccacia
I hate to waste food. So the same applies to my sourdough discard. I use it in various bakes like crackers or kulcha. But during these...

Preeti Shridhar
Apr 9, 20203 min read


Black Bean Chili
In these trying times when resources are scarce, we have to make do with whatever is available in the pantry/ fridge. But that doesn't...

Preeti Shridhar
Apr 9, 20202 min read

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