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Cakes & Curries
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
Peach Mojito Mocktail
Mojito is a traditional Cuban high ball. The summer drink consists of white rum, sugar, lime juice, club soda/sparkling water and mint...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 8, 20212 min read
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
Sourdough Focaccia
Foccacia is probably the easiest bread to make. It is an Italian Flat Bread, enjoyed by one and all. You can use the flours in any...
Preeti Shridhar
Jun 3, 20212 min read
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
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
Sweet Mango Instant Pickle
Sweet mango pickle or chunda ia my husband's favourite. Mango Launji(kairi ki Launji) is mine. This instant Mango Pickle has become...
Preeti Shridhar
Apr 20, 20211 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...
Preeti Shridhar
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Shalgam ka Saag (Turnip mash)
This is the best time of the year for vegetables. You get such fresh veggies and what a variety. I am not much of Shalgam lover but their...
Preeti Shridhar
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Baked Chivda
Chivda is made with flattened rice or Poha. It's an easy to make fried tea time snack ,quite popular in most parts of the country. It...
Preeti Shridhar
Nov 29, 20201 min read
Mooli ki Bhuji
#gharkakhana #recipe2 My son recently suggested to me that I should blog about simple sabzis dry as well as gravy. Students like him...
Preeti Shridhar
Nov 27, 20202 min read
Cabbage Green Peas Sabzi
#gharkakhana #recipe1 My son recently suggested to me that I should blog about simple sabzis dry as well as gravy. Students like him...
Preeti Shridhar
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Baby Eggplants with Baby Potatoes and Baby Onions-Sabzi.
Did you know Cakes & Curries Masalas are multi dimensional. Use our Kerala Special Ghee Roast Masala to make these finger licking Baby...
Preeti Shridhar
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Mathari
Mathari is a very popular savoury snack in North India. It is made with All Purpose Flour and deep fried. I remember it used to be a...
Preeti Shridhar
Nov 3, 20201 min read
Stuffed Capsicum
My organic vegetable vendor sent these tiny capsicums. They were so fresh and juicy. Hard to find these days. I immediately thought of...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 31, 20201 min read
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