Kala jamun/ Kala gulab jamun with khoya is a delectable Indian sweet/ dessert that is dark brown/ close to black in color naturally after which it is named as “KALA “JAMUN – kala meaning black. Kala jamun is prepared with khoya and paneer, where the mixture is kneaded into dough, shaped, […]
Karupatti adhirasam/ Palm jaggery adhirasam is a most popular and traditional South Indian deep fried sweet that is prepared with homemade rice flour and jaggery for festivals like Diwali and few other festivities. This Karupatti adhirasam sweet is very popular not just for its taste but also for its process […]
Potato chicken kurma/ Chicken kurma with potatoes is a very flavorful and delicious coconut based gravy that is usually served with main dishes like Parotta, Idli, dosa, chapati, puri, white rice and for biryani too. Yes this versatile South Indian gravy is one such most popular and much loved gravy/ […]
Ragi roti/ Finger millet roti is a soft, delicious and healthy flatbread as finger millet is rich in calcium, is a good source of fiber and also aids in weight as well apart from several other benefits. I have earlier posted many recipes with ragi/ millet flour in the blog […]
Jowar rava oats idli/ Instant oats idli is one such super popular healthy and delicious breakfast that can be prepared instantly without have to ferment the batter. This soft, spongy and fluffy idli’s when drenched in that typical coconut chutney and tiffin sambar tastes divine, or just some chutney powder […]
Padhir peni/ Chiroti is a scrumptious flaky and crispy sweet where deep fried layered puri is topped with powdered sugar which is flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. This padhir/ chiroti is a popular sweet in Tamil Nadu usually prepared for festivals and sometimes found in wedding too. This […]
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.
