Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. I’m Sandhya Hariharan, a Surrey-based food blogger and photographer, and Sandhya’s Kitchen is where I pour my love for vegetarian food and photography. My mission is to inspire people around the world to create delicious, simple vegan and vegetarian meals at home.
Get to know me a little bit better
I’ve been living in Surrey with my husband and two kids Shreya & Vedant since 2005. Before that, I grew up in Mumbai for 16 years and studied Technology at MIT Chennai. After working in IT and HR, I took a break to care for my son in 2009, and that’s when I found food blogging as means to document all the simple vegetarian recipes that I have been cooking.
I’m a self-taught photographer, and in 2016, I took Sandhya’s Kitchen full-time. I’ve been a vegetarian all my life, and I love sharing how tasty and fun vegetarian cooking can be, with recipes from India and around the world.
Why Sandhya's Kitchen?
I started Sandhya’s Kitchen in 2009 as a way to preserve my family’s recipes and stories. What began as a personal collection of hand-written notes quickly evolved into an online space for sharing easy-to-make vegetarian and vegan recipes from multiple cuisines. My recipes go beyond easy Indian vegetarian and vegan cuisine, making it accessible to everyone.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never boiled an egg in air fryer or cooked white basmati rice before—if you’re eager to learn, you’re in the right place! I had my own share of struggles mastering them. So I believe food should be easy, delicious, and fun. Let’s demystify complex vegetarian cooking together!
What You’ll Find on Sandhya’s Kitchen?
Sandhya's Kitchen is a vegetarian food blog. Expect easy, tasty vegetarian recipes that have been tested in my own kitchen and enjoyed by friends and family. Wherever possible, I love sharing detailed step-by-step instructions and videos to help you follow along whether you’re new to cooking or experienced.
As a busy mum, I make quick and easy meals on the stovetop and my trusted gadgets: air fryer and Instant Pot.
Ninja Creami Deluxe is my new favourite addition. I have been making so many new Ninja Creami Desserts like 1 ingredient Mango Sorbet (my favourite!) and Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream.
Beyond Blogging
Apart from running my blog, I contribute recipes, videos, and photography to Cole & Mason, Zyliss, Denby Pottery, Instant Pot Air fryer, thefast 800, Borough Market and many others. I also work as a freelance food photographer, developing recipes and creating food photography for clients. My work appears on well-known food websites and in print publications.
Most of the food photography on this blog is licensed through Picture Pantry.
Stay Connected
I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out via email at [email protected]—I reply to every message.
Don’t forget to subscribe for updates on new recipes and join my Instant Pot & Air Fryer Community on Facebook. You can also follow Sandhya’s Kitchen on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter for all the latest posts.
My Favorite recipes
You will really love them as much as I do!