Recipes

Nethili Karuvadu Fry (Varuval)

A quick, crispy fry — the simplest and fastest way to cook nethili karuvadu.

Nethili Karuvadu Kuzhambu

A tangy, tamarind-based gravy that softens the fish and works beautifully over hot rice.

Nethili Karuvadu Thokku

Nethili cooked down into a thick, spiced side that keeps well and gets better with a day's rest.

Vanjaram Karuvadu Thokku

Our richest variety, slow-cooked into a bold, tamarind-forward thokku.

Era Karuvadu Thokku (Dried Prawn Thokku)

Dried prawns cooked down into a punchy, savory side dish.

Sambal

Maasi Sambal

A distinctive condiment made from sun-dried skipjack tuna.

Rasam

Karal Karuvadu Rasam

A Rameshwaram household staple — dried fish rasam.

Curry

Kanava Karuvadu Curry (Dried Squid Curry)

Dried squid, simmered soft in a ginger-garlic curry.

Soodai Karuvadu Fry (Varuval)

Dried sardines pan-fried crisp — a bold, intensely coastal-flavored side.

Soodai Karuvadu Kuzhambu

A tangy tamarind gravy that mellows soodai's bold, intense flavor.

Panna Karuvadu Thokku

Panna's mild, gravy-absorbing flesh cooked into a thick, concentrated masala.

Panna Karuvadu Kuzhambu

A tangy tamarind gravy where Panna's mild, soft flesh fully absorbs the sauce.

Paarai Karuvadu Kuzhambu

A rich tamarind gravy where Paarai's firm, oily pieces hold their shape.

Paarai Karuvadu Fry (Varuval)

Firm, slightly oily Paarai pan-fried into a rich, substantial side.

Vilai Meen Karuvadu Kuzhambu

A sesame-oil tamarind kuzhambu with drumstick and brinjal, where Vilai Meen's natural sweetness balances the sour gravy.

Nagarai Karuvadu Fry

Whole dried red mullet, scored and coated in chilli and turmeric, then shallow-fried with curry leaves.

Paal Sura Karuvadu Thokku

Shredded dried milk shark cooked down with plenty of onion, garlic and pepper, in the style of sura puttu.

Sankara Karuvadu Fry (Onion Varuval)

Dried red snapper pieces cooked under a layer of onion and curry leaves, so they stay soft instead of turning brittle.

Thirukai Karuvadu Kuzhambu (Sesame-Oil Style)

Dried stingray simmered in a garlic-heavy tamarind gravy finished with sesame oil and crushed pepper.

Kuthippu Karuvadu Kuzhambu with Raw Mango

A tangy kuzhambu where raw mango shares the sourness with tamarind, around Kuthippu's clean, savoury flavour.

Seela Karuvadu Fry

Firm dried barracuda steaks marinated in chilli, coriander and lemon, then shallow-fried until golden.