A simple and easy to make funfetti/ sprinkle cupcakes made with basic vanilla cupcake batter can bring lot of joy on any special occasion. Since the post is meant for valentine’s day I used red, white and pink sprinkle to match it to the occasion. I made a no fancy, […]
Basbousa also known as kareesa or revani is a a very soft, moist and lip smacking middle eastern sweet cake drenched in sugar syrup with flavors of rose water and commonly topped with blanched almonds. Basbousa is prepared with semolina/ fine sooji also called farina along with coconut in both […]
Apple cake is a delicious and quick to make round shaped cake made with leftover chocolate cake and desiccated coconut popularly sold in Indian Bakery. This cake has no connection with apples but just carries its name, yes this apple cake is made with leftover chocolate cake crumbles in bakery […]
Chocolate cupcake is a super soft, moist and mini sized yumminess that is usually adored by vast number of people. This chocolate cupcake is a very basic and quick to make recipe that can be prepared easily by anyone. Since this a basic recipe I thought to give it an […]
Apple cupcake is a simple, healthy and nutritious cake which is very easy to prepare at home from scratch and can be made even by beginners and surprise their audience. This requires no hand blender and can be prepared using whisk. This is one of the ways I utilize apples […]
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.
