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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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Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a yogurt based dessert from the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is infused with saffron and cardamom. Probably the...
Preeti Shridhar
Sep 13, 20211 min read
Black Wheat Achari Flat Bread
Black Wheat Flour is a biofortified Non-GMO product that is rich in anthocyanins, a kind of antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory...
Preeti Shridhar
Sep 5, 20213 min read
Chikse......Chana Dal Cake
This recipe is one of the hidden gems of Pathare Prabhu community of Maharashtra. It's made on Shrawan Somvar of the Hindu Calendar ...
Preeti Shridhar
Sep 2, 20212 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
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 23, 20212 min read
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 22, 20211 min read
Thayir Sadam...Curd Rice
Thayir Sadam or curd rice is the last item served in South Indian meals. It's simply mashed rice mixed with curd or buttermilk and...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 21, 20212 min read
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 16, 20211 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
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
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
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
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
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 13, 20213 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
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 4, 20211 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
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