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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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Preeti Shridhar
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Elaichi (Cardamom) Crisps
With the mercury dipping, festivities in the air, one does long for indulgent food. Fried food is so welcome during such times. These...
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Preeti Shridhar
Oct 27, 20213 min read
Moong Dal Halwa
Moong Dal Halwa is an Indian dessert ,quite popular in North India, tracing its origin to Rajasthan. The desert state of Rajasthan, with...
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Preeti Shridhar
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Panchamrut
Panchamrit, is a sweet drink made during religious festivities. 'Panch' is a Sanskrit word, which means five and 'amrit' means elixir....
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Preeti Shridhar
Jul 29, 20213 min read
Puran Poli
Puran Poli is an unleavened Indian flat bread with a stuffing of lentils sweetened with jaggery or sugar and some aromatic spices. The...
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Preeti Shridhar
May 28, 20213 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Nov 14, 20202 min read
Saffron Cashew Cookies
Festivities are in the air. The mood has definitely turned positive. The weather has also turned wee bit chilly. The festival spirit is...
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Preeti Shridhar
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Bhapa Doi Cheesecake with Strawberry Coulis
Bhapa Doi is a popular dessert and is equally easy to make. You can add various flavours to it. Here I have tried to do a fusion and...
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Preeti Shridhar
Nov 3, 20201 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Oct 19, 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Oct 17, 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Oct 15, 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,...
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Preeti Shridhar
Sep 17, 20201 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 27, 20201 min read
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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 22, 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 21, 20202 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....
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 21, 20201 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 20, 20202 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...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 6, 20201 min read
Nan Khatai
Nan Khatai is the traditional Indian short cookies. These are made without eggs and any leavening agent. These melt in your mouth cookies...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 3, 20201 min read
Gulgule
Gulgule are simply put sweetened whole-wheat flour fritters. It's a very traditional recipe, made in Indian households during Shravan...
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Preeti Shridhar
Aug 1, 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...
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