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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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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...
Preeti Shridhar
Nov 15, 20211 min read
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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...
Preeti Shridhar
Oct 27, 20213 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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Malwa's famous Shikanji
Shikanji is a rich drink made with hung curd and thickened milk infused with saffron , enriched with nuts. Please don't confuse it with...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Preeti Shridhar
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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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
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