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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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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
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
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 15, 20211 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 14, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 13, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 10, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
May 27, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
May 11, 20212 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...
Preeti Shridhar
May 9, 20211 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...
Preeti Shridhar
May 8, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 17, 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 10, 20212 min read
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