Nethili Thokku (Anchovy Dry Fish Thokku) | நெத்திலி தொக்கு

Nethili Thokku (Anchovy Dry Fish Thokku)

Nethili thokku is nethili karuvadu slow-cooked in oil and spices until the oil visibly separates — the technique that defines thokku and gives it a thick, semi-dry texture, unlike a thin kuzhambu curry. No preservatives are added; it's naturally short-lived, best within 15 days. Venjanam makes this fresh in small batches, so you're getting a genuinely fresh side dish, not a shelf-stable one.

நெத்திலி தொக்கு பயன்கள்: எண்ணெயில் வேகவைக்கப்பட்டது. கெட்டியான அமைப்பு. சாதம், இட்லி, தோசைக்கு ஏற்றது.

What makes it different from raw nethili karuvadu

Raw karuvadu needs cooking at home; thokku is ready to eat straight from the pack — the fish is already cooked down with onion, tomato, tamarind and spices into a thick, spoonable side dish.

How to eat it

• Mixed into hot rice with a spoon of ghee or sesame oil
• As a side for idli or dosa
• Paired with curd rice — a classic combination

Ingredients

Anchovy Dry Fish (Nethili Karuvadu), Tamarind, Red Chilli, Oil, Garlic, Salt, Traditional Spices

Freshness

No preservatives added — best used within 15 days of purchase. Keep refrigerated after opening and always use a clean, dry spoon to scoop, since moisture shortens shelf life.

FAQs

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₹140 (100g).

What is thokku, exactly?
Fish cooked in oil and spices until the oil separates, giving a thick, semi-dry texture — different from a thin curry.

Why is it only sold in 100g?
No preservatives are used, so it's made fresh and has a shorter shelf life — about 15 days.

How do I store it?
Refrigerate after opening; always scoop with a dry spoon.