About Us
South Indian Heritage · Global Palate
The Art of the Sprinkle
Karvepaku Podi — ancient curry leaf powder, reimagined for your pizza, pasta, avocado toast, and beyond.
Biography
1960s
The Origin
In a small kitchen in Andhra Pradesh, our grandmother roasted curry leaves with urad dal every morning — a ritual that perfumed the entire village.
1990s
The Recipe
Our mother refined the blend, perfecting the balance of smoke, heat, and herbaceousness. Friends and family couldn't get enough.
2018
The Spark
A jar gifted to a friend in New York ended up on a slice of pizza. The photo went viral. JP Authentic Indian Spices was born.
2024
The Movement
From farmer's markets to global kitchens. Karvepaku Podi is now a staple in fusion restaurants across three continents.