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Thondaan Karuvadu (Thondaan Dry Fish)

Thondaan karuvadu — sun-dried thondaan fish — has a distinctive slender shape and a savory, salt-cured depth. What sets it apart is how well it fries: it turns genuinely crunchy, making it a favorite side for variety rice, unlike varieties better suited to a soft curry. Venjanam sources this from Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, sun-dried and prepared in small batches with no artificial preservatives.

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Taste & texture

Slender-shaped with a savory, salt-cured depth. Its real strength is frying — it turns crisp and crunchy in a way softer dry fish varieties don't, making it a standout side for variety rice.

How to use

• Thondaan fry — the best way to bring out its crunch
• Thondaan karuvadu kuzhambu
• Dry fish thokku — try our Thondan Dry Fish Thokku

Cleaning & storage

Wash well before cooking — don't add extra salt until you've tasted the dish, since dry fish carries salt from drying. Soak 10–15 minutes to soften. Keep sealed packs in a cool, dry place — they hold well for 4–6 months. Once opened, store airtight and use within 2–3 weeks.

FAQs

தொண்டான் கருவாடு விலை என்ன?
₹105 முதல் (250g).

What makes thondaan different from other dry fish?
Its slender shape and the way it turns crunchy when fried — better suited to frying than most varieties.

What's the best way to cook it?
Fried, as a crunchy side for variety rice.

How long does it keep?
4–6 months sealed in a cool, dry place; 2–3 weeks once opened.