Author Archives: Sowmya

“Careful, hold the handle, Srijanani,” I reminded my daughter as she got off the bus, holding her bag. I reached under the seat to pull out the tucked bag while the last few passengers left the bus. “Kurnool! Kurnool!” the conductor called out, signalling the start of the return trip from Dharanikota to Kurnool. Every […]

“Clean your hands before you pick more Usirikayalu, Maitreyi!” Gargi reminded her younger cousin, who was busy taking little bites of the tangy fruit while sipping water. It is October, and my grandchildren are here for a short vacation. We are all in the backyard, gathering amlas to make the amla pickle. While Karthikeya and […]

“Anna! Two plates of hot bajjis, please!” Srijanani called out, her voice full of excitement as we reached the small eatery. My daughter and I had come to the market, and just as we were heading back, it started raining. Cold weather and rain, who wouldn’t crave hot bajjis? It was Srijanani’s idea to stop […]

I dragged myself home after a long day. I am tired, and all I wanted was something to eat and sleep. I stood in the kitchen, staring at the empty dishes, too tired to cook but not wanting to order food. I picked up my phone, scrolled through the delivery apps, but nothing felt either […]

The sound of chopping mangoes, the aroma of freshly pounded spices, grandmothers carefully passing down recipes, and the lively conversations of elders mixing pickles — this is what pickling usually reminds us of. It is not only about preserving food; it is also about making memories, passing on traditions, and enjoying togetherness.  In today’s world […]

Indian mythology is full of fascinating stories, each one more interesting than the other. And today, we are here to share an ancient story about the Indian Gooseberry, or Amla. Long long ago, the ancient gods and the powerful demons, went in search of Amritam – the nectar of immortality. To obtain this precious elixir, […]

Food has always been more than just fuel for our bodies, it is an emotion, a memory, and often, the glue that binds families together. At Jandhyala Foods, this belief lies at the heart of everything we create. From homemade Andhra pickles to authentic Indian podis, our mission is simple: to bring people closer through […]

If there’s one thing that can turn a simple meal into a feast, it’s a spoonful of Andhra pickles. The tang, the spice, the burst of flavour, it’s magic in a jar. And for over two decades, that magic has been bottled with love by Jandhyala Foods, a Hyderabad-based brand that has become a trusted […]