A delicious and mouthwatering halwa prepared by roasting bread cubes in ghee and simmering it in milk and sugar till ghee oozes out. This simple and quick to make dessert/ sweet can be easily made in INSTANT POT. Since the quantity of the halwa that I made was very less […]
Vazhaipoo vadai/ Banana flower fritter is a deep fried lentil based snack very similar to the the taste of traditional masala vadai. So the basic masala vadai gets enhanced by adding minced/ ground banana flower to make it nutritious and healthy snack. Banana blossom is a healthy addition to our […]
Chicken biryani is a flavorful and delicious one pot meal prepared with aromatic basmati rice and chicken. This chicken biryani is prepared in stove top method and uses biriyani masala to add more flavors and taste. I have posted many varieties of biryani both veg and non-veg recipes earlier but […]
Sheer khurma/ Sheer khorma is a delicious dessert prepared with vermicelli, milk and lots of nuts. This easy and quick to make dessert/ sweet plays an integral part of EID. Yes the festival is fulfilled only when this sweet is tasted. Of course not to forget this recipe during Ramadan […]
Ambur chicken biryani/ Seeraga samba biryani is one such delicious and lip smacking one pot meal that has its own distinct flavors and cooking method; where taste is overloaded due to slight variation in the ingredient list which makes it stand out among other biryani. This ambur biryani is so […]
Palak bajji/ Palak pakora is a deep fried fritter prepared with palak leaves dipped in spicy besan batter i.e regular bajji batter. These are so delish and healthy in a a way as they hold spinach 😉 yet remains to be a perfect tea time snack specially during rainy season […]
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.
