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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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Kalmi Vada
#monsoonmagic I was talking to my mom the other day, asking her to suggest some recipes for #monsoon . Her immediate reaction was that...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Mango Thokku
Mango Thokku is a pickle made from raw grated mangoes. This is very popular in the Southern States of India. This lip smacking fiery...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Peach Mojito Mocktail
Mojito is a traditional Cuban high ball. The summer drink consists of white rum, sugar, lime juice, club soda/sparkling water and mint...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 8, 20212 min read
Vanilla Ice Cream
When the sun is scorching , you look for refreshing drinks or frozen treats. Nothing beats Homemade Ice Cream. These are preservative...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 5, 20212 min read
Adai
Adai , is a pancake made with rice and a combination of lentils. It's slightly thicker than dosa. Many families like to keep the batter...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 5, 20211 min read
Dalma
Dalma is Dal cooked with a variety of vegetables. It's a delicacy from the state of Orissa. Typically Tur Dal( split pegion peas) or...
Preeti Shridhar
May 27, 20212 min read
Raw Banana Roast
Who doesn't like something crisp with rice. Be it dal rice or Sambhar rice or khichadi. But when you think crisp its generally deep...
Preeti Shridhar
May 15, 20211 min read
Ash Gourd Kootu
Kootu is a lentil and vegetable gravy made in South Indian homes. Lentils used are generally Tur Dal or Moong Dal, although my sister in...
Preeti Shridhar
May 11, 20212 min read
Kairi Pyaaz ( Raw Mango and Onion) ki Chutney
I remember my grandmother saying that if you have to step out in summers ,always have raw mango or raw onion. These two will protect you...
Preeti Shridhar
May 9, 20211 min read
Batata Vada Sambaar
Batata Vada Sambhar is one of the popular Maharashtrian street food. In this recipe the tasty,spicy and crispy Batata wada is dipped...
Preeti Shridhar
May 8, 20212 min read
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Summers have already hit us in a big way. The heat is unbearable. The pandemic has also grown to scary heights. Even kids are not spared...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 29, 20213 min read
Rustic Apple Crumble
In these trying times this Apple Crumble will help you lift your family's mood. It has no maida or white sugar. It is packed with the...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 25, 20211 min read
Sweet Mango Instant Pickle
Sweet mango pickle or chunda ia my husband's favourite. Mango Launji(kairi ki Launji) is mine. This instant Mango Pickle has become...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Apple Strawberry Crumble
When a friend thinks about you, when she goes shopping, and buys this cute pink and blue ramekins set for you....you make Apple...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 31, 20211 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
Buckwheat Peanut Butter Cookies
Buckwheat and peanuts are a match made in heaven. These peanut butter cookies with Buckwheat and Amaranth flour are a healthy snacking...
Preeti Shridhar
Dec 20, 20201 min read
Mooli ki Chutney ( Radish chutney)
In winters you get really sweet and juicy Radish. They are an integral part of salads in North India. Sharing a quick and simple Chutney ...
Preeti Shridhar
Dec 19, 20201 min read
Methi Aloo ki Sabzi( Fresh Fenugreek Leaves and Potatoes side dish)
#gharkakhana #recipe 3 My son recently suggested to me that I should blog about simple sabzis dry as well as gravy. Students like him...
Preeti Shridhar
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Shalgam ka Saag (Turnip mash)
This is the best time of the year for vegetables. You get such fresh veggies and what a variety. I am not much of Shalgam lover but their...
Preeti Shridhar
Dec 15, 20201 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
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