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 […]
Rava ladoo with condensed milk/Condensed milk rava ladoo is a very easy and delicious sweet that can be easily prepared in 10 minutes with handful ingredients. As we all know Holi is almost there, I thought of sharing a regular sweet with a little twist and here it is for […]
Instant moong dal halwa is a delicious, flavorful and melt in mouth winter dessert that can be easily prepared in no time using moong dal flour, milk, sugar and ghee. The traditional moong dal halwa is laborious to prepare so thought to share a quick way to prepare it which might […]
Air fryer tandoori gobi or Tandoori cauliflower is a spicy, flavorful and super yum appetizer/ starter. It is prepared by Air frying masala gobi florets to perfection. This tandoori gobi can be prepared in no time; and I must say it is one of the tastiest yet very easy to […]
Gulab Jamun Trifle is a rich and delicious Indian fusion dessert. It consists 3 layers of awesomeness which can he relished with a spoon from a glass. Very ingenious right?? This cold jamun trifle consists of 3 simple yet delish layers: Crumbled biscuits/ crackers A layer of custard Crumbled juicy […]
Zarda pulao/ Meethe chawal is a very fragrant and delicious sweet yellow colored saffron flavored rice/ chawal tossed in whole spices, dry fruit and some sugar. It is usually prepared during festivals, special occasion, weddings or sometimes served along with biryani like these: This is is my favorite dish 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.
