Preeti Shridhar
Elaichi (Cardamom) Crisps
With the mercury dipping, festivities in the air, one does long for indulgent food. Fried food is so welcome during such times. These...
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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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Preeti Shridhar
- Oct 27
- 3 min
Moong Dal Halwa
Moong Dal Halwa is an Indian dessert ,quite popular in North India, tracing its origin to Rajasthan. The desert state of Rajasthan, with...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Oct 5
- 1 min
Panchamrut
Panchamrit, is a sweet drink made during religious festivities. 'Panch' is a Sanskrit word, which means five and 'amrit' means elixir....
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Preeti Shridhar
- Sep 13
- 1 min
Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a yogurt based dessert from the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is infused with saffron and cardamom. Probably the...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Bhutte ka Halwa...Corn Halwa
I know ,I know, the brief was to submit three recipes from the Malwa region, but I couldn't resist sharing this amazing recipe. Bhutte...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 22
- 1 min
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 16
- 1 min
Malwa's famous Shikanji
Shikanji is a rich drink made with hung curd and thickened milk infused with saffron , enriched with nuts. Please don't confuse it with...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Jul 13
- 3 min
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 4
- 1 min
Ghee residue Ladoo
Many of us make ghee at home from the cream(malai) collected from milk. The residue left after straining the ghee is quite rich and...
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Preeti Shridhar
- May 28
- 3 min
Kakra Pitha
What is Pitha? Pithas are a variety of food similar to pancakes or dumplings originating from the Indian subcontinent, common in...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Gulab Jamun
There are certain dishes that I am really weary of making. One is jalebi and next is Gulab Jamun. I made jalebis successfully sometime...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Oct 17, 2020
- 2 min
Parwal ki Mithai
#DiwaliSpecial Parwal ki mithai is quite popular in UP, around Patna and Kolkata. A humble Parwal or Pointed Gourd is exalted to next...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
Milk Cake
This gorgeous milk cake is to die for, if I may say so. It's mildly sweet , melt in your mouth . Make it for festivals, dinner parties,...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
Sevaiyan Payasam with Jaggery
Payasam or Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert. It's also made during festivals and as bhog . Today I am sharing Sevaiyan Payasam...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 22, 2020
- 1 min
Roasted Sattu Barfi
I had tasted this barfi first at Haldiram's. The barfi was quite dark in color for a sattu barfi. Sattu is roasted to give it a smokey...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 21, 2020
- 2 min
Dry Fruit Modak
Every year we bring Bappa home with lot of joy in our hearts. This year it's going to be no different. The joy in heart knows no bounds....
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min
Kasar / Panjeeri
I often make Kasar / Panjeeri to offer it to dieties. It comes together very quickly. Doesn't require much sugar or ghee . This Ganesh...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Panch Mewa Barfi/Pak/Katli
Panch Mewa barfi is quite popular during festivals for Naivedyam. This is made in sugar syrup without mawa. We use grated coconut and not...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 6, 2020
- 1 min
Nan Khatai
Nan Khatai is the traditional Indian short cookies. These are made without eggs and any leavening agent. These melt in your mouth cookies...
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Preeti Shridhar
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
Gulgule
Gulgule are simply put sweetened whole-wheat flour fritters. It's a very traditional recipe, made in Indian households during Shravan...
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