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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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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 29, 20212 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 27, 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 19, 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....
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Mango Shake
The quintessential summer drink of India. Served in different parts of the country in different avatars. For many families it is part of...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Kalmi Vada
#monsoonmagic I was talking to my mom the other day, asking her to suggest some recipes for #monsoon . Her immediate reaction was that...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 13, 20212 min read
Kathi Roll
Kathi Roll is a street food from Kolkata. Originally it was a skewer roasted kabab wrapped in a Paratha. Over the years many variants...
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Preeti Shridhar
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Mango Thokku
Mango Thokku is a pickle made from raw grated mangoes. This is very popular in the Southern States of India. This lip smacking fiery...
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Preeti Shridhar
May 27, 20212 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
May 11, 20212 min read
Ash Gourd Kootu
Kootu is a lentil and vegetable gravy made in South Indian homes. Lentils used are generally Tur Dal or Moong Dal, although my sister in...
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Preeti Shridhar
May 9, 20211 min read
Kairi Pyaaz ( Raw Mango and Onion) ki Chutney
I remember my grandmother saying that if you have to step out in summers ,always have raw mango or raw onion. These two will protect you...
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Preeti Shridhar
May 8, 20212 min read
Batata Vada Sambaar
Batata Vada Sambhar is one of the popular Maharashtrian street food. In this recipe the tasty,spicy and crispy Batata wada is dipped...
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Preeti Shridhar
Apr 17, 20212 min read
Rava Idli
Looking for a quick and easy breakfast option? Try out these Rawa Idli. These can also be packed in kids' tiffin box. To avoid morning...
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Preeti Shridhar
Apr 10, 20212 min read
Mangaudi Aloo ki Sabzi
Mangaudi are small sundried dumplings made with moong dal( yellow split and skinned lentil) batter. These are readily available on...
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Preeti Shridhar
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Methi Chawal (Fenugreek leaves with rice)
The beauty of winters is that you get a wide variety of green leafy vegetables. I actually feel like Alice in Wonderland whenever I go to...
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Preeti Shridhar
Dec 20, 20201 min read
Buckwheat Peanut Butter Cookies
Buckwheat and peanuts are a match made in heaven. These peanut butter cookies with Buckwheat and Amaranth flour are a healthy snacking...
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Preeti Shridhar
Dec 19, 20201 min read
Mooli ki Chutney ( Radish chutney)
In winters you get really sweet and juicy Radish. They are an integral part of salads in North India. Sharing a quick and simple Chutney ...
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Preeti Shridhar
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Methi Aloo ki Sabzi( Fresh Fenugreek Leaves and Potatoes side dish)
#gharkakhana #recipe 3 My son recently suggested to me that I should blog about simple sabzis dry as well as gravy. Students like him...
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Preeti Shridhar
Dec 12, 20203 min read
Desi Tadka Buns
Bread baking is very therapeutic. Once you start baking your own bread, you will not want to buy from the market. I have used all...
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Preeti Shridhar
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Sarson ka Saag
Come winter and we wait for Sarson ( Mustard Leaves). Who doesn't want to indulge in Saag and Makki ki roti.( Maize Flour flat bread)....
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Preeti Shridhar
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Dal Palak, Red Lentil with Spinach
Masoor dal or Red Lentils are power packed with nutrients and has immeasurable health benefits. It doesn't need soaking and gets cooked...
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