When it comes to Indian sweets, Gulab Jamun is a dessert that holds a special place in every festive celebration. But what if we add a unique twist to this beloved classic? Enter Gulkand Gulab Jamun, a melt-in-your-mouth treat infused with the floral richness of gulkand (rose petal jam), taking […]
Beetroot halwa is a delicious and healthy dessert. It derives an appetizing red color naturally from the veggie beetroot itself. Beetroot halwa is one such very easy to prepare recipe; without having to follow any technique or trick as the halwa is just formed by adding ingredients one after one. […]
Kajjikayalu/ Karanji/ Sweet somas/ Gujiya is a delicious deep fried stuffed sweet dumpling prepared during Sankranti/ Holi/ Diwali. Kajjikayalu/ Gujiya with crispy outer and soft interior. The filling with coconut in every bite and crunchiness from cashew and raisins tastes delicious. Kajjikayalu/ Gujiya can be prepared with different types of […]
Thinai adirasam/ Foxtail millet karupatti adhirasam is a delicious South Indian deep fried sweet. Millet adhirasam can be prepared with homemade Thinai flour/ Foxtail millet flour and palm jaggery. It is usually for festivals like Diwali and few other festivities. Traditionally adhirasam is prepared with rice flour and jaggery/ karupatti. […]
Ragi Kara boondi/ Finger Millet kara boondi is a spicy, crunchy and yummy deep fried snack made during festivals like Diwali or even served as tea time snack. This kara boondi is prepared with ragi flour/ finger millet flour, besan/ gram flour acting as key ingredient and adding chilli powder, […]
Kodo millet Sev/ Varagu omapodi is a crunchy fried snack made with Kodo millet/ Varagu flour, gram flour and ajwain water. Ompodi is served as tea time snack or made during festivals like Diwali so thought to give a healthy twist to it by making it with millet flour and […]
Hello and welcome. I’m Sandhya—the hands, heart, and stories behind Sandyathome This blog was never planned. It began quietly—just like the way my mother and grandmother used to cook. No measurements. No books. Just feeling. Growing up, I didn’t realize I was being shaped by their everyday magic. The gentle clinking of ladles, the warm smell of curry leaves crackling in oil, the quiet hum of love in every dish—they stayed with me. I didn’t inherit written recipes. But I inherited something far deeper—the emotion of cooking, the way food could heal, gather, and speak when words fall short.
