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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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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...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 27, 20213 min read
Methi ka Paratha
Methi...Fresh Fenugreek Leaves are now available in abundance. Every state has some special dishes using methi leaves. From controlling...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Panchamrut
Panchamrit, is a sweet drink made during religious festivities. 'Panch' is a Sanskrit word, which means five and 'amrit' means elixir....
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Dahi Papdi
Dahi / Yogurt holds a special place in Indian Cuisine, especially during Summers, as it not only keeps the body cool but also provides...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Papdi in Air Fryer
Papdi are deep fried small discs ( crackers) made with all purpose flour ,flavoured with carrom or cumin seeds. These are generally...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Quinoa Masala Pulao
Pilaf, Pilau or Pulao is a rice dish, where rice is cooked in stock or water, flavoured with spices ,to which, meat or vegetables are...
Preeti Shridhar
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Fruit Raita
Yogurt or Dahi is an integral part of Indian Cuisine. It is served either plain, as buttermilk or raita. Plain yogurt is enjoyed just...
Preeti Shridhar
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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
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