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Dry Prawn (Eral Karuvadu)

Dry Prawn (Eral Karuvadu) is a traditional sun-dried seafood widely used in Tamil cooking for dishes like karuvadu kuzhambu, thokku, and fry. It is known for its strong, savory flavor and ability to enhance simple meals with deep coastal taste.

Venjanam brings carefully selected prawns that are naturally sun-dried and hygienically prepared in small batches — preserving their authentic taste and quality for everyday cooking.

What Makes This Special

• Made using quality prawns (eral)
• Naturally sun-dried for authentic flavor
• Carefully cleaned and processed
• No artificial preservatives or additives
• Ideal for traditional Tamil cooking

Taste & Texture

This dry prawn has a strong, concentrated seafood flavor with a slightly chewy texture. When cooked, it releases a deep umami taste and blends well with spices, making dishes more flavorful.

How to Use

• Prepare dry prawn kuzhambu
• Use for prawn thokku
• Make dry prawn fry
• Add to traditional Tamil recipes

Who Is This For

• People who cook traditional Tamil dishes
• Seafood lovers who enjoy bold flavors
• Home cooks looking for authentic ingredients
• Anyone who prefers natural, sun-dried products

Ingredients

100% Dry Prawn (Eral Karuvadu)

Cleaning & Preparation

• Wash thoroughly before cooking
• Soak in water for 10–15 minutes to reduce saltiness
• Clean and cook as per recipe

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Keep in an airtight container
• Refrigerate for longer shelf life
• Keep away from direct sunlight

FAQs

What is dry prawn (eral karuvadu)?
It is sun-dried prawn used in traditional Tamil cooking.

How do you reduce the smell of dry prawn?
Washing and soaking before cooking helps reduce strong smell.

How is dry prawn used in cooking?
It is used in kuzhambu, thokku, fry, and other traditional dishes.

How long does dry prawn last?
When stored properly, it has a long shelf life.

Venjanam brings authentic, high-quality dry fish — prepared the traditional way for real Tamil cooking