Soya kola urundai/ Meal maker kola is a deep fried delicious snack prepared with soya chunks is a replica of non veg kola urundai/ fritter which is usually prepared with minced mutton. Yes this veg kola urundai with crispy outer and soft interior is prepared with minced soya chunks which […]
Peerkangai Sambar is a quick and wholesome South Indian stew made with ridge gourd, toor dal, and tamarind. Inspired by restaurant flavors and perfected at home, this everyday sambar is ideal for rice, idli, or dosa—and comes with a sustainable twist using the veggie peel for chutney.
Ajwain puri/ Kasta ajawain puri is a classic and a delicious Indian puffed bread flavored with carom seeds/ ajwain which helps in easy digestion. These puri’s are super quick to make and can be served with a simple and spicy potato curry for breakfast. These carom seeds puri’s are healthy as […]
Khoya gulab jamun is a soft, juicy, rich and lip smacking Indian sweet/ dessert prepared with khoya/ mawa/ dried milk. This classic dumplings are first deep fried and then soaked in sugar syrup and served either warm or cold. Since it is the first post of the year I thought […]
Calicut chicken dum biryani or kerala chicken biryani is one such delicious dum biryani loaded with flavors. Yes the flavors and taste comes from the Kerala’s special Kaima rice/ Jeerakasala rice a short grain rice used in this biryani. Also the preparation is little different from other dum biryani which […]
Pumpkin seed halwa is a quick and easy to make lip smacking sweet that can be easily prepared with very few ingredients in just 20 minutes without much of stirring or procedures. In the starting of the year everyone prepares sweet and sometimes those like me would surely love 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.
