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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
Jul 52 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
Ragi Ambali
Ragi Ambali – A Timeless, Gut-Friendly Elixir After the warmth and comfort of a classic peanut chutney, I found myself drawn even deeper into the beauty of our traditional foods… and that’s how this humble, nourishing Ragi Ambali found its way into my kitchen. There’s something incredibly grounding about recipes that have been part of our homes for generations — simple ingredients, minimal effort, and yet so rich in goodness. Ragi Ambali is one such timeless preparation. Made
Preeti Shridhar
May 23 min read
Sai Bhaji recipe
Sai bhaji is a quintessential Sindhi dish. Very common amongst Sindhi households of India and Pakistan. This one pot curry is a medley...
Preeti Shridhar
Dec 30, 20232 min read
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
Fruitilicious Smoothie
Summer months are hard on everyone. Food takes a big hit. One always looks for food that will cool the body, and will be light on the...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Matar ke Parathe ( Green Peas Stuffed Paratha)
Winters bring a bounty of vegetables. I wait whole year for these . Be it red carrots, Fenugreek leaves, cauliflower, spring onions, and...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Puliodharai Podi
Nothing can beat the aroma of freshly ground spices. These enhance the taste level of any dish by a few notches. Secondly, you are aware...
Preeti Shridhar
May 4, 20222 min read
Mango Pineapple Salsa
In the summer months chilled foods are always welcome. Had planned on making Mexican rice for dinner. Instead of making tomato Salsa...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Jeera (Cumin Seeds) Cookies
Healthy, nutritious tea time partners. These Jeera cookies are crunchy and melt in your mouth. You can't stop at one. The good news is...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Quinoa , Apple , Cranberry Salad
A good salad is my weakness. We prefer having salads for dinner with some homemade bread . A bowl of soup is welcome if the weather is...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Thandai Cookies
Holi and Thandai go hand in hand. Let us celebrate Holi with these healthy Thandai Cookies Ingredients Whole Wheat Flour 120 gms Sugar...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 16, 20221 min read
Leftover Rice and Potato Tikki
Today I made Bisi Belle Bhat for lunch. Didnt want to fry papad as always to accompany it. I remembered there was some boiled rice lying...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Paneer Sandwich
I had baked a beautiful loaf of bread last night. When hubby dear saw it today morning he announced, let's skip roti sabzi and have...
Preeti Shridhar
Jan 29, 20221 min read
Protein Energy Bites
Winters in North India can be quite harsh, January being the toughest month. One needs to keep warm not only externally but also...
Preeti Shridhar
Jan 28, 20222 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
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