Pulusu upma/ Tamarind upma is an authentic arya vysya recipe where ground rice is cooked in tempered tamarind mixture. Its flavor is distinct from other upma variety made at home as it carries tanginess, spiciness and little sweetness as well. My mom makes it at home she runs out of […]
Palak pappu as the name suggests it is made with 2 key ingredients palak / spinach and toor dal. This is a very nutritious and healthy dal recipe and tastes best with rice and roti. I make this very often at home with fresh spinach harvested from my patio garden. […]
Yesterday wen me and my hubby were taking a look at the old pics taken in las vegas it reminded me of the lemon rice that I had packed to eat for lunch during our long drive. So I thought why not refresh the memories with same rice. Lemon rice […]
A mouth watering one pot dish and popular street food in Tamil Nadu which can be prepared either by making fresh parottas or left over ones. I usually make simple beginner version of this, but this time I thought let me give it a try and this turned out great. […]
Chicken kuzhambu/Kozhi kuzhambu/ Kodi pulusu is a thick gravy prepared with chicken pieces and masala. This kuzhambu can be prepared with coconut or without coconut. So I made this Chicken kuzhambu with cashew paste, yes you heard it right! Cashew paste adds extra taste, perfect texture, thickness and richness to […]
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.
