Gutti vankaya biryani/ Stuffed Brinjal biryani/ Eggplant biryani is a scrumptious and a very flavorful Andhra Style (masaledar) biryani prepared by layering partially cooked basmati rice over stuffed brinjal mixture and cooked to perfection in dum method. Might sound little awkward/ you might be startled as well when you hear […]
Fish puttu/ Fish bhurji/ Scrambled fish is a simple yet delicious South Indian style side dish prepared by adding scrambled fish in spicy and flavorful garlic onion mixture. Traditionally fish puttu is prepared with king fish which is super yummy but can be prepared with Tilapia too if you can’t […]
Kale poriyal/ Kale stir fry is prepared with the curly green leafy vegetable called kale- nutritional powerhouse, contains antioxidants, vitamin C, K, fiber, Iron and much more. Don’t want to miss it right?? Yes, then get it for cooking just like the regular spinach poriyal/ stir fry which we prepare […]
This Homestyle Chicken Mandi brings you the rich, smoky essence of the traditional Yemeni mandi biryani using an oven-roasted chicken technique and homemade mandi masala. Perfect for festive dinners or weekend indulgence!
Chicken malai tikka roll/ Chicken reshmi roll is a delicious roll where succulent pieces of grilled chicken is wrapped in a soft roti and served with chutney. Yes this wholesome and tummy filling rolls are great as lunch/ evening snack too whenever you have extra unsold kabab or extra roti […]
Mirchi ka salan/ Hyderabadi Mirchi salan is a popular peanut based spicy gravy usually accompanied with biryani like this: Boneless chicken dum biryani Parda chicken biryani Air fryer chicken 65 biryani Chicken dum biryani Restaurant style chicken dum biryani Green veg biryani Egg dum biryani Hyderabadi salan is prepared […]
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.
