Banana flower biryani/ Vazhaipoo biryani is a delicious, healthy and interesting one pot recipe where sauteed banana flower and rice is cooked to perfection along with spices. Banana flower/ Vazhaipoo is not liked by much for its bitter taste but adding it to our diet in an yummy way is […]
Veggie nuggets as the name goes is a bread coated deep fried snack prepared with a mixture of veggies. We all know about nuggets which is usually prepared with chicken which is a regular one so thought to try something different and here I ended up making veg nuggets which […]
Quinoa pongal is a replica of classic South Indian breakfast ven pongal/ khara pongal prepared with quinoa (a healthy grain rich in protein and iron) and moong dal along with some tempering. This quick and easy to make healthy quinoa pongal can be made in jiffy using instant pot with […]
This yeast free whole wheat cheese pizza is a soft, delish and healthy pizza prepared with wheat flour/ atta base from scratch at home and baked to perfection. We usually prepare pizza with all purpose flour but I have been wanting to make a healthy version of it using atta […]
Tortilla noodles is a quick and easy to make dish prepared by tossing thinly cut tortilla in sauteed veggies. The leftover tortilla/ fresh tortilla can be given this new form and can be served as snack/ dinner or for lunch box. This tortilla noodles is filled with flavors and masala […]
Beetroot thoran/ Beetroot stir fry is a delish and flavorful stir fry/ poriyal where tempered beetroot mixture is mixed with coconut shallot mixture and cooked to perfection using coconut oil. This dry side dish tastes great when served along with sambar and rice during lunch. This dish also is one of […]
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.
