Veg Makhanwala/ Vegetable makhani is a rich, creamy and delicious restaurant style gravy prepared by simmering mixed veggies in onion, tomato, cashews based gravy. This is one such simple and easy to make buttery gravy loaded with veggies that has same preparation like: Butter chicken Fish tikka masala Air fryer […]
Chicken 65 biryani/ Air fryer chicken 65 biryani is a delicious amalgamation of the 2 popular dishes in one pot, where marinated and fried or Air fried chicken pieces are layered onto the biryani for dum and then served. So instead of cooking chicken in the same pot you will […]
Mirapakaya bajji/ Chilli bajji/ Stuffed mirchi bajji is one such popular and much loved deep fried fritter prepared by frying potato/ aloo stuffed and batter coated chilli to perfection. This is a popular street food in Andhra and I am sure none of us (been to Andhra) have missed gobbling at […]
Instant pot palak khichdi/ Palak khichdi is one such winter special lip smacking lentil based one pot meal that is super healthy and nutritious. Yes this is one such recipe that is super quick to prepare and is something similar to South Indian VEN PONGAL and SAMBAR SADAM. I might […]
Chili fish or Air fryer chilli fish is a sweet, spicy and slightly tangy INDO – CHINESE appetizer/ side prepared by tossing boneless fish in saucy colorful veggies. Traditionally chilli fish is prepared with deep fried boneless fish, to keep it healthy and for a guilt free eating I tried […]
Mutta surka is a puffy and delicious deep fried snack or breakfast which is prepared with rice and egg. This mutta surka a malabar delicacy can be prepared easily in no time as it requires no fermentation, and can be served with any spicy chutney and should be served hot. […]
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.
