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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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Cowboy Cookies
These Cowboy Cookies are a healthier version of their famous namesake. However, these still taste like they came from some fancy bakery....
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 14, 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
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 4, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Puran Poli
Puran Poli is an unleavened Indian flat bread with a stuffing of lentils sweetened with jaggery or sugar and some aromatic spices. The...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 29, 20213 min read
Turkish Pide recipe
Pide is a leavened flat bread, shaped like a boat, with a variety of toppings including sausages ,spiced meat, cheese,and spinach. You...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 27, 20213 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 24, 20212 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,...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 20, 20211 min read
Black Wheat Flour Cookies
Black Wheat Flour is a biofortified Non-GMO product that is rich in anthocyanins, a kind of antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 16, 20212 min read
Poha
The Malwa cuisine is not complete without mentioning Poha -Jalebi, which is quintessential breakfast of the region. I remember whenever...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Basbousa
Basbousa is a delightful middle eastern dessert , made with Semolina and dessicated Coconut and drizzled with sugar Syrup. Basbousa ,...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 11, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 10, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 6, 20212 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 30, 20213 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 29, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 27, 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....
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 19, 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
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
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