Dry Fish Thokku (Karuvadu Thokku) is a traditional Tamil side dish made by slow-cooking sun-dried fish with spices into a thick, flavorful paste. It is commonly eaten with rice, idli, or dosa to add bold taste to everyday meals.

Venjanam offers a range of dry fish thokku varieties — from anchovy and prawn to seer fish and more — all prepared in small batches to preserve authentic taste.

A spoon of thokku can transform any simple meal.

Choose your flavor

  • Paal Sura

  • Anchovy

  • Prawn

  • Neymeen

  • Salmon

  • Stingray

Why chose Venjanam Thokku

  • Bold Tamil Flavors

  • Ready Anytime

  • Quick Meal Side

  • Perfect with Rice

How to Eat

Mix with hot rice, pair with curd rice, or serve with idli and dosa.

Perfect With

Idli • Dosa • Rice • Upma • Curd Rice

Why Venjanam

Small-batch preparation. No preservatives. Traditional Tamil recipes.

Built around one simple idea —

complete the meal.

FAQ

What is dry fish thokku?

Dry fish thokku is a traditional Tamil side dish made by cooking dried fish with spices, tamarind, and oil into a thick paste.

How do you eat karuvadu thokku?

It is usually mixed with hot rice or served as a side dish for idli, dosa, or curd rice.

Is dry fish thokku spicy?

Yes, it typically has a bold and spicy flavor balanced with tanginess.

Which thokku is best for rice?

All varieties work well, but anchovy, prawn, and neymeen thokku are popular choices.