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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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Mambazha Pulissery ..Mango Curry
Mango is the most celebrated fruit in the country. People love both raw mango and ripe mango. Ripened Mango is eaten as is or used in...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Puliodharai Podi
Nothing can beat the aroma of freshly ground spices. These enhance the taste level of any dish by a few notches. Secondly, you are aware...
Preeti Shridhar
May 4, 20222 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Adai
Adai , is a pancake made with rice and a combination of lentils. It's slightly thicker than dosa. Many families like to keep the batter...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Raw Banana Roast
Who doesn't like something crisp with rice. Be it dal rice or Sambhar rice or khichadi. But when you think crisp its generally deep...
Preeti Shridhar
May 15, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Lauki Peels ki chutney
These days I am on a spree of trying out new chutneys. I managed to get organic Lauki so tried it's peels chutney. Served it with dosa...
Preeti Shridhar
Sep 27, 20201 min read
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Sponge Gourd Peels Chutney
Another gem from Tam Bram Cuisine. It's a flavouful chutney or Thogayal. Pairs well with idli , dosa . I like it with hot rice and a...
Preeti Shridhar
Sep 2, 20201 min read
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Puliyodharai
When you don't want to make fried rice or masala Bhat with left over rice ,please try this crowd pleaser. Puliogare aka tamarind rice. If...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 27, 20201 min read
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Lemon Rice
Another gem from South Indian Cuisine. Perfect travel companion. It's great for tiffin too. Also a great make over for left over rice....
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 21, 20201 min read
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Onion Chutney
This chutney pairs well with dosa / idli/ uttapam. You can make it fiery by adding more red chili, I have made it very mild as I cannot...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 11, 20201 min read
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Beetroot Raita
With the temperatures soaring ,yogurt in any form is welcome at meal times. This pink beauty is a great accompaniment with any Indian...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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Ven Pongal
Ven Pongal or Khara Bhaat is a great breakfast option. Somehow we enjoy it at dinner . It's pretty light on the stomach and can be...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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Upma
The famous South Indian breakfast. It's quick to make, light on the stomach and relished by all. There are various recipes for making...
Preeti Shridhar
May 14, 20202 min read
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Ragi Idli
I always end up buying a lot of ragi flour. I am really fascinated with ragi. I have been using ragi flour for cookies and rotis...
Preeti Shridhar
May 4, 20202 min read
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Microwave Tomato Thokku
Tomato Thokku, is a perfect accompaniment for dosa and idli. In the current scenario, when most families don't have domestic help, this...
Preeti Shridhar
May 2, 20201 min read
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