Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu is a spicy and tangy gravy prepared by cooking stuffed brinjal in tamarind juice and coconut mixture. Ennai kathirikkai is my all time favorite kuzhambu and have always enjoyed it in my mom’s preparation. Though i have made it umpteen times after getting married i can never […]
Beetroot poriyal is a simple, spicy and yummy recipe made with only 5 ingredients. It is prepared by cooking beetroot and peas in slow flame without adding any water, which makes this poriyal/ stir fry more tastier than others. Though i am not a big fan of beetroot this is […]
Tawa chicken biryani is a spicy and flavorful rice prepared by tossing cooked rice in spicy chicken mixture. Tawa chicken biryani is different both in the making and taste from the regular biryani as it is cooked in tawa, though the ingredients list is little longer it is very easy […]
Egg pepper fry is a super spicy and masala flavored dish made by tossing boiled egg in spicy onion mixture. This fry recipe requires grinding of fresh powder which is the key behind its taste. Egg pepper fry has only very few ingredients in its making, hence is very simple […]
Aloo palak biryani is a wholesome one pot dish which can be easily prepared with ingredients available in your pantry. This biryani is prepared by adding soaked basmati rice in spicy aloo palak mixture then cooked to perfection. Aloo palak biryani has mild spiciness with flavors of mint and cilantro […]
Fried rice is a simple and yummy rice dish which does not require any introduction. Mushroom fried is just a variation from regular fried rice with addition of mushrooms. This particular Indian style fried rice is my favorite recipe as I am a big fan of fried rice and mushrooms. […]
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.
