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.
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.
