Traditional Roots
Upholding the essence of South Indian cooking through small-batch powders and timeless rice seasoning.
Every condiment holds a memory. Our devotion to craft ensures each jar of Podi Lab blends, Chutney Powders, and Masalas is made with soulful care. We deliver the genuine culinary spirit of Southern India directly to your home dining table daily.
Our Story
What we eat eventually defines us. It integrates into our cells and gently influences our mindfulness and vitality. We respect that bond, treating every seed and spice with immense gratitude and care. Each small batch of our Rice mixes and Chutney powder and masalas is created with a clear prayer: let this nourish the spirit of whoever tastes it.
A perfect spice blend begins long before the packaging; it starts in a bustling kitchen where a mentor shows you the perfect sizzle, the precise balance, and the aroma that signals belonging. We are a heritage kitchen. PodiLab was founded by Deepashree Pranav and Pranav Iyengar, following the wisdom of Mrs. Nirmala Narayan Iyengar. Her culinary legacy came from her father, Rangaswamy Iyengar, a renowned temple chef in Melukote. That history is woven into every blend we offer, prepared with patience, sun-dried naturally, and never mass-produced.
For years, these flavours were kept at the family level, shared with guests and neighbours, who would try them, ask for the secret, and soon return hoping for a refill. Seeing that genuine joy on people's faces time and again is what inspired us to launch this journey. Operating out of Bengaluru, this is just our first step; trends may come and go, but these sacred recipes will remain exactly as they were intended to be.
Heritage Meets Ease
Discover the ease of traditional South Indian seasonings in your own home. Our high-quality rice blends and spices are designed for modern living, providing the rich flavor of ancestry without any of the effort.
Our Happy Guests
"The Flax Seed recipe was incredible and mixed perfectly with hot rice and ghee; even the children wanted more."
Swathi Suresh
"That specific Podi Lab blend creates the most incredible pepper rasam I have had."
Nandakishore
"The Ellu seasoning was so flavorful, and their signature spice mix made our Bisi Bele Bath perfect."
Rashmi Rajiv
"The scent of fresh hing is immediate upon opening, and we truly appreciated the rustic texture and flavor."
Divya
"Using the rice mix was such a joy. A beautiful harmony of aroma and spice. The lentil chutney was also superb."
Dasharathi MK
"The Ellogara blend was wonderful; just a few spoons were enough to feed our entire family of four."
Rachana