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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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Preeti Shridhar
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Chikse......Chana Dal Cake
This recipe is one of the hidden gems of Pathare Prabhu community of Maharashtra. It's made on Shrawan Somvar of the Hindu Calendar ...
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Preeti Shridhar
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Quinoa Apple Bake
Apple and Cinnamon is one flavor combo, that I can never get over. I keep curating recipes to include these two. Quinoa Apple bake is a a...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 29, 20211 min read
Berbere Spice Mix
Berbere is a hot spice blend that is an integral part of Ethiopian cuisine. It's full of flavors.. Every Ethiopian cook has their own...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 28, 20213 min read
Kale Chane ke Kabab
Kababs are basically cut up or ground meat dishes having originated in the Middle East. They mostly consist of mashed onions along with...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 22, 20211 min read
Ragi Dates Ladoo
Ragi or Finger Millet is gluten-free and rich in protein. It contains more potassium and calcium than any other variety of millets as...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 21, 20212 min read
Thayir Sadam...Curd Rice
Thayir Sadam or curd rice is the last item served in South Indian meals. It's simply mashed rice mixed with curd or buttermilk and...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Jhatpat Lauki ( bottle gourd)
Days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen , this recipe comes handy. It's so easy and quick to make with very little...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 4, 20212 min read
Baked Kodo Millet
A friend of mine from another foodie group that I follow had shared a recipe of baked rice with cheese and veggies. Taking a cue from...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Bhutte ka kees
When I was approached by Maria Nasir of Foodie+ to do a three recipe post on the Cuisine of Malwa, I did a quick dance. This was a...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jul 24, 20212 min read
Sabudana or Sago ki Khichdi
Sabudana or Sago ki Khichdi is an integral part of Malwa Cuisine, although it has its roots in Maharashtra. Maharashtrian Cuisine has had...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jul 20, 20211 min read
Palak Paneer Bhurji (Shredded Spinach and Cottage Cheese)
Spinach and fenugreek leaves are two greens loved by everyone at home. Cottage Cheese in Spinach sauce is on every restaurant 's menu,...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Poha
The Malwa cuisine is not complete without mentioning Poha -Jalebi, which is quintessential breakfast of the region. I remember whenever...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jul 13, 20213 min read
Lauki ke Lachche (Bottle Gourd Noodles)
My mother often reminisces about Lauki Ke Lachche. She says that during summers , in the evening, vendors would carry these Lauki Ke...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jul 10, 20212 min read
Chickpea Salad
When the mercury soars, cold salads are the only food that you want to have. On such days I like to make salads with beans/chickpeas which...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Jamun Shots
Jamun also known as Java plum, Black plum or Malabar plum is a small dark purple fruit. It has many medicinal properties. Jamun invokes...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 30, 20213 min read
Dana Methi ki Laungi ( Fenugreek Seeds Relish)
Some tastes linger on longer than you can imagine. Dana Methi ki Laungi ... Fenugreek Seeds Relish is one such dish. As a kid, I remember...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 29, 20212 min read
Dahi ke Kabab
Dahi ke Kabab are made with hung Dahi(yogurt), paneer and some Indian spices. These are on every restaurant's menu in North India. These...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 27, 20212 min read
Al Yakhni ( Bottle Gourd in Yogurt Sauce)
Yakhni is a yogurt based delicacy from the Kashmir Valley. Bottle Gourd , a vegetable that not many like is taken to next level in this...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 19, 20212 min read
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....
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Mango Shake
The quintessential summer drink of India. Served in different parts of the country in different avatars. For many families it is part of...
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