Poha ladoo/ Aval ladoo/ Atukula laddu is made out of flattened rice which is popular both in South and North India. The most delicious and easy sweet recipe that I prepared with poha is this ladoo and this was my Friday prashadam for god. I have been preparing a lot […]
Spinach pakoras are healthy and delicious crunchy snacks served with tea or coffee for evening snacks in india. I usually make onion pakoras because my husband is a huge fan of it but yesterday I wanted to try making this recipe for no reason. These pakoras don’t need special evening […]
Peas curry is an delicious side dish with rich flavors as it is made by using ground coconut and cilantro paste. This is the side dish my mom always prepares when she makes poori as we prefer this over regular potato masala. I still remember when poori with peas curry […]
Poori is always a big yes for me and my hubby when I call poori as dinner. Though it is a deep fried dish its taste can never be substituted by any other Indian bread recipes made with wheat flour according to me. When I make poori I always prefer […]
Brinjal fry /eggplant fry is a simple and spicy recipe which can be prepared with basic ingredients from your pantry. I regretted for not trying this recipe for a very long time as this brinjal/eggplant fry went so well with tomato pappu for lunch. I am glad that I tried […]
Tomato pappu is an easy go and little tangy pappu which is always my top priority when I have only tomatoes at home as it takes very less time to make and still tastes delicious. Though I am not a big fan of tomatoes this is something I used make […]
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.
