Laddu gift box
Ragi, Sesame, Dates & Nuts, Mapillai Samba and other handmade laddus. Product prices typically range from ₹130 to ₹200 per 250g pack.
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Gift Tamil homemade food to family abroad or back home
Iyarkai Pantry arranges Tamil food gift hampers with handmade laddus, spice powders, health mixes, flours and traditional products. Individual products start from ₹50, and final hamper pricing depends on product mix, packing and shipping destination.
Good hamper choices
Masala pantry box
Sambar powder, kulambu powder, garam masala, chilli powder and coriander powder. Spice and masala packs range from ₹50 to ₹180.
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Millet and health box
Millet laddus, ragi mix, health mixes, kanji mixes and traditional flours. Packs range from ₹125 to ₹460 depending on size.
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For Tamil families living in the UK, USA, UAE, Singapore or Canada, the flavours of home are genuinely difficult to replicate abroad. Supermarket masalas lack the depth of hand-ground spice blends. Store-bought laddus use stabilisers and refined sugar. Iyarkai Pantry, run by Mrs. Esakkiammal Petchimuthu, fills this gap by making everything from scratch in Tirunelveli — the same Tirunelveli known across Tamil Nadu for its culinary traditions — and shipping on request to NRI addresses or to family members back in Tamil Nadu who want to send a meaningful gift.
Different occasions call for different hamper combinations. A wedding gift works well with premium laddus like Dates & Nuts, Mapillai Samba and Sesame alongside signature masala blends. A Pongal hamper might centre on sambar powder, kulambu powder and kavuni kanji mix. A baby shower or new-mother gift often includes ragi laddu and health mixes packed with traditional grains and dried herbs. All hampers are confirmed over WhatsApp, where the team at Iyarkai Pantry guides you through product selection, packing and cost before anything is dispatched.
Wedding & festive hampers
Premium laddus, masala powders and thokku combinations. Popular for Tamil weddings, Diwali and Pongal gifting to family or guests both in India and overseas.
Health & millet boxes
Ragi laddu, millet laddus, kanji mixes and traditional health mixes — ideal for new parents, elderly relatives or health-conscious NRI families who miss whole-grain Tamil staples.
Tamil kitchen starter
Sambar powder, kulambu powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and everyday spice blends. The essential pantry box for NRIs setting up a Tamil kitchen far from home.
Frequently asked questions
What countries do you ship to?
Iyarkai Pantry arranges international shipping on request to the UK, USA, UAE, Singapore and Canada. Shipping feasibility depends on the specific products in your hamper and current customs regulations for food items in your destination country. Contact the team on WhatsApp (+91 73389 18256) to confirm before ordering.
How long does international shipping take?
Transit times vary by destination and courier. International shipments typically take 7–21 days after dispatch depending on the country and service chosen. Allow extra time around festivals and peak seasons. The team will confirm estimated delivery timelines and tracking details when your order is confirmed over WhatsApp.
How do I pay from abroad?
NRI customers can pay via UPI to an Indian bank account, or discuss alternative payment arrangements with the team on WhatsApp. Payment details are confirmed before dispatch. Razorpay online payment is being added to the website soon for easier international transactions.
Can I send a hamper to family in Tamil Nadu?
Absolutely. Many NRIs living abroad use Iyarkai Pantry to send hampers to parents, grandparents and relatives in Tamil Nadu. Delivery within Tirunelveli and Tamil Nadu is straightforward. Share the recipient's address on WhatsApp and the team will arrange packing and courier dispatch.