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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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Mambazha Pulissery ..Mango Curry
Mango is the most celebrated fruit in the country. People love both raw mango and ripe mango. Ripened Mango is eaten as is or used in...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Misal
Misal , is a very popular spicy dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish is mostly eaten for breakfast or as a midday snack ....
Preeti Shridhar
Feb 8, 20223 min read
Aush
Aush, sometimes spelled Ash is a hearty noodle soup with chickpeas, kidney beans and ground meat. I am sharing a vegetarian take on...
Preeti Shridhar
Jan 23, 20222 min read
Low Fat Kacche Kele (Raw banana ) ke Kofte
Kofta Curry is usually quite rich. Here is a low fat version. Instead of frying the koftas I have air fried them using just a tbsp of...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 25, 20212 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Dal Bafla
Adding to the repertoire of malwa cuisine, for the main course, there is nothing better than Dal Bafla. This is a dish which has its...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 9, 20213 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 27, 20212 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
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
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
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
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
Moolangi Kozhambu aka Radish Sambaar
Presenting here my version of Radish Sambaar using my special Sambaar Powder In typical Tamil homes, Sambaar was always made with a...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 29, 20202 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
Butter Paneer
Butter Paneer also known as Paneer Makhani is a slightly sweet creamy dish of paneer, originating from the Indian subcontinent, in...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 15, 20192 min read
Khatte Aloo (Potatoes in tangy yogurt sauce)
While driving to Corbett, on the way we stopped at Bikanerwala. My husband as usual ordered Chole bhatura. I am a big fan of their Raj...
Preeti Shridhar
Jan 21, 20192 min read
Kadhi Pakora
A typical North Indian dish. There are various versions of this dish. My mom makes it without onion - garlic, but my hubby fell in love...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 11, 20182 min read
Chettinad Rajma( Kidney Beans) with Veg. And Paneer
This dish is a unique medley of Rajma , paneer, and vegetables. I have used beans and carrot , you can also add cauliflower . When I got...
Preeti Shridhar
Feb 16, 20182 min read
Cantaloupe seeds Rasam
Can't imagine a rasam with cantaloupe seeds. I had exactly the same reaction when I saw this recipe on a food group that I follow. I...
Preeti Shridhar
May 14, 20172 min read
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