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.

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

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

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

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

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

Kakra Pitha

What is Pitha? Pithas are a variety of food similar to pancakes or dumplings originating from the Indian subcontinent, common in...

Preeti Shridhar

May 28, 20213 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

Milk Cake

This gorgeous milk cake is to die for, if I may say so. It's mildly sweet , melt in your mouth . Make it for festivals, dinner parties,...

Preeti Shridhar

Oct 15, 20202 min read

Sevaiyan Payasam with Jaggery

Payasam or Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert. It's also made during festivals and as bhog . Today I am sharing Sevaiyan Payasam...

Preeti Shridhar

Sep 17, 20201 min read

Roasted Sattu Barfi

I had tasted this barfi first at Haldiram's. The barfi was quite dark in color for a sattu barfi. Sattu is roasted to give it a smokey...

Preeti Shridhar

Aug 22, 20201 min read

Dry Fruit Modak

Every year we bring Bappa home with lot of joy in our hearts. This year it's going to be no different. The joy in heart knows no bounds....

Preeti Shridhar

Aug 21, 20202 min read

Kasar / Panjeeri

I often make Kasar / Panjeeri to offer it to dieties. It comes together very quickly. Doesn't require much sugar or ghee . This Ganesh...

Preeti Shridhar

Aug 21, 20201 min read

Panch Mewa Barfi/Pak/Katli

Panch Mewa barfi is quite popular during festivals for Naivedyam. This is made in sugar syrup without mawa. We use grated coconut and not...

Preeti Shridhar

Aug 20, 20202 min read

Gulgule

Gulgule are simply put sweetened whole-wheat flour fritters. It's a very traditional recipe, made in Indian households during Shravan...

Preeti Shridhar

Aug 3, 20201 min read

Kheer

Kheer is made in Indian homes on special occasions and festivals. Like my mom makes kheer on Rakhi. Lot of families make kheer during...

Preeti Shridhar

Aug 1, 20201 min read

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