Priyanka Poddar
In the middle of the pandemic, Priyanka began baking from her tiny apartment kitchen with a second-hand mixer she found on Facebook Marketplace for $175, and a curiosity about what could happen when the Indian flavors she grew up with met something entirely new.
It started with a desire to reimagine the Indian sweets she grew up loving — transforming nostalgic mithai flavors into playful, modern, baked-not-fried donuts that felt familiar yet completely unexpected.
She didn’t set out to start a bakery. She set out to reimagine what Indian desserts could be.
Six months later, she took the leap, left architecture behind, and began building Knead Some Love NY full-time.
Priyanka's Process
An American Classic, Reimagined
An American Classic, Reimagined
The beloved donut becomes a canvas for the vibrant flavors, textures and traditions of India – where two culinary worlds come together in one irresistible bite.
Rooted in Mithai
Rooted in Mithai
From fragrant saffron & cardamom infused in every single donut, inspiration is drawn from the rich and wonderfully diverse world of Indian sweets.
Deconstruct the Classics
Deconstruct the Classics
Mithai is taken apart piece by piece—flavor, texture, aroma, crunch, creaminess—and each element gets a chance to play a new role.
The Art of Fusion
The Art of Fusion
The soul of Indian Mithai meets resulting in combinations that are unexpected, indulgent, yet surprisingly familiar.
Crafted with Obsession
Crafted with Obsession
Because the little things matter! Recipes are handcrafted, tested, tweaked, baked, glazed, designed, and tasted until every layer earns its place.
Two Worlds, One Bite
Two Worlds, One Bite
The nostalgia of India meets the comfort of an American classic—creating donuts that are familiar enough to love and unexpected enough to remember!
Our iconic cardamom infused baked donut crowned with Gulab Jamun finished with sea-salt pistachios & edible roses.
A Taste of India
We draw inspiration from the ingredients, sweets, and mithai traditions found across India!
