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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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Corn Handvo
Handvo ,a typical Gujarati snacks is made with lentils ,rice and lot of vegetables. Even readymade Handvo flour is available in the...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 19, 20202 min read
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...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 17, 20202 min read
Simple Salad
Having a salad as part of lunch menu is kind of mandatory for me. The problem is you can't have the same salad everyday. So to avoid...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 12, 20201 min read
Quinoa Beetroot Kababs
Kababs are an all time favourite with everyone. These quinoa beetroot kababs are a healthy treat on weekend nights . Your guests will...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 8, 20201 min read
Tava Naan
In this pandemic situation when you can't go out to eat and are hesitant to order , try Tawa Nan at home. These are surprisingly very...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Avial
Avial is one of the most popular dish from South India. It is said to have originated in Kerala. It is made either in semi solid form or...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 3, 20201 min read
Baingan with Besan
Baingan with Besan In these trying times when supplies are short, I didn't want to make baingan ka bharta as that would use up lot of...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 9, 20201 min read
Pahadi Mooli and Alu ki Thechwani
On our way back from Corbett National Park last week, I thought, let me pick up some veggies so that I don't have to worry about them...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 28, 20192 min read
Purp Usli
First published on 28th October 2019, changed picture on 14th December 2020 Purp Usli, native of Tamil Nadu, is a dry dish made with...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 28, 20192 min read
Festive Pulao
I made this Pulao as my son had been insisting that I try biryani with a mix of our biryani masala and butter paneer masala. He is of the...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 28, 20192 min read
Coconut Rice with Kodo Millet
Kodo millet originated in West Africa but is primarily grown in India. It is also grown in Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam....
Preeti Shridhar
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Butter Paneer
Butter Paneer also known as Paneer Makhani is a slightly sweet creamy dish of paneer, originating from the Indian subcontinent, in...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 15, 20192 min read
Protein packed salad
I love the sweet and tangy taste of this salad. It's quite filling so you can easily skip carbs. It's better to soak the dal over night...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 13, 20191 min read
Simple Radish Salad
It's very common in North India during winters when the radish is very sweet and juicy. Add some grated ginger, finely chopped green...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 13, 20191 min read
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani, as the name suggests is overladen with cream and butter. This recipe of mine has a fraction of cream and butter without...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 10, 20192 min read
Steamed Paneer in mustard paste
When you need to make paneer without onion garlic, this is one of my go to recipes. if you love the taste of mustard then you will love...
Preeti Shridhar
Mar 4, 20191 min read
Khatte Aloo (Potatoes in tangy yogurt sauce)
While driving to Corbett, on the way we stopped at Bikanerwala. My husband as usual ordered Chole bhatura. I am a big fan of their Raj...
Preeti Shridhar
Jan 21, 20192 min read
Shakkarai Pongal
Pongal is a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. It marks the Sun's six months journey northwards ie Uttarayana. It is celebrated...
Preeti Shridhar
Jan 21, 20191 min read
Matar ki Tahari (Green Peas Pulao)
Winter is at its peak and we all look for hot comforting meals. With so much of fresh produce available in the market it's fun cooking...
Preeti Shridhar
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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