Vazhaipoo vadai/ Banana flower fritter is a deep fried lentil based snack very similar to the the taste of traditional masala vadai. So the basic masala vadai gets enhanced by adding minced/ ground banana flower to make it nutritious and healthy snack. Banana blossom is a healthy addition to our […]
Bombay sandwich is a very delicious and popular sandwich in Mumbai that is loaded with veggies like slices of boiled potato, cucumber, tomato, onion and a layer of green chutney with few pinches of chaat masala. This bombay sandwich is my all time favorite specially the grilled ones that me […]
Vada pav/ Wada pav is a delicious and a popular fast food / street food in Mumbai. This well known food consists of deep fried potato fritter/ batata vada stuffed between a bread bun/ pav bun and accompanied with spicy and garlic flavored dry chutney, green chutney and sweet imli […]
Vazhaipoo bajji/ Banana flower bajji is a yummy and interesting deep fried snack with lot of health benefits. Vazhai poo/ Banana flower is loaded with antioxidants, cures digestive problems, prevents anemia, good for nursing mothers and many more goodness as it is loaded with fiber, potassium, iron, magnesium and more. […]
Caramel popcorn is a crunchy, sweet, chewy and delicious snack prepared by tossing freshly made popcorn in caramel. This easy and quick to make homemade snack is irresistibly delicious that it is adored by both kids and adults. I knew about this caramel popcorn for the first time when I […]
Kadalai urundai/ Peanut chikki/ kadalai mittai is a delicious and healthy snack made with peanuts and jaggery syrup. This is usually made during karthigai deepam festival along with pori urundai/ murmura ladoo, but since it is consumed as snack too I thought to post it today, because I made 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.
