Vegetable kurma is an aromatic and flavorful gravy packed with health as it is cooked with lot of vegetables. This preparation involves grinding of coconut and cashew nut paste which acts as key substance in bringing out the flavors of the gravy. It can be served with parotta, chapati, idiyappam […]
Aloo poha is an easy, spicy, lemony and crunchy poha recipe prepared by adding boiled potato in poha then with a twist of lemon juice as final touch. I love to prepare this recipe for breakfast as it requires no side accompany ! So lets get to the making! [sam […]
Coconut upma is a traditional upma prepared in my family generation after generation. It is a spicy and tangy recipe prepared by grinding coconut and idly rice along with spices. It is very delicious and has an unique side dish, raw onions. This upma needs to be consumed when it […]
Maida dosa is an instant and easy to make dosa and requires no grinding and no fermentation. This recipe is handy for those days when I feel really lazy and wish to make something quick for my family. A simple maida dosa with spicy tomato chutney makes all the magic […]
This is a tangy and spicy chutney prepared in reverse procedure. The grinding takes place first then the tempering. The riper the tomatoes and more quantity of red chili yields vibrant red color. It is easy to prepare and goes very well with maida dosa, dosa and idli. I remember […]
Kothu poori is an easy recipe with veggies in which leftover poori can be transformed into toothsome dish. This recipe does not require any pre preparation of any gravy or salna but still has unbeatable taste. Try this recipe and next you will make more poori in order to prepare […]
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.
