Dum biryani a mouth watering one pot dish which needs no side accompany can make your taste buds drive crazy with its flavors. I prepared this delicious dum biryani using shrimp as an Eid treat for my hubby ( Though we don’t celebrate it now) replacing the routine chicken dum […]
Rotta is a traditional Arya Vysya recipe which serves as one of our breakfast. It is easy to make as it requires only 4 ingredients to taste its deliciousness. My mom usually makes this recipe and is accompanied with spicy chutney. This rotta can be prepared as dosa or can […]
Adai is a protein rich Indian crepe prepared for breakfast in South India. This nutritious and healthy crepe is made with rice and dal and tastes delicious when served with apt curry. It is a tummy filling crepe and can be prepared easily without any hassle. My monthly cooking list […]
This spiced carrot rice is a vibrant South Indian-style one-pot meal bursting with grated carrots, warming masalas, crunchy peanuts, and fluffy rice. A quick, satisfying dish perfect for lunchboxes or lazy dinners
Arisi upma an all time favourite food from childhood. It reminds me of the cheku (golden brown layer formed in the bottom of the vessel when upma is made) brought by my mom in a plate for us to taste even before the upma could get ready and we used […]
A delicious recipe made with rice and moong dal can never be left out in breakfast list. The aroma of the ghee and the crunchiness of the cashews cannot make the day any better. It tastes best when served hot with sambar and coconut chutney. When we were newly wed […]
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.
