Karuvaadu (Dried Fish) Thokku

Karuvaadu (Dried fish) is an acquired smell which not everyone fancies. Those who know its taste will definely vouch on the comfort quotient that would bring along. Its a great accompaniment on a rainy day along with Onion Sambar or hot Rasam. Cooking karuvadu is very simple, choose your pick of the dried fish from the liked of bombay duck, nethilli, kandam ( chunks of fillet), prawn etc. and follow the recipe below.

Ingredients

Karuvadu 1 cup ( kandam karuvadu or chunky pieces of dried fish)

Onion 2 nos

Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Salt ( if needed)

Water 1/4 cup

Oil 1 tbsp

Preparation

First soak the karuvadu pieces in warm water for atleast 20-30 minutes. Heat oil in a pan, add onions to it. Now drain excess water from the karuvadu and add it to the onions, add chilli powder. No need of salt as the dried fish is salty enough. Add just a quarter cup of water, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Now remove the cover and let the water reduce and onions brown. If you want it more gravy add more onions, deglaze the pan with a sprinkle of water and  turn it off once the water evaporates. Check for salt.

Karuvaadu Fry

Karuvadu thokku sadham also tastes good, simply add cooked rice to the pan after transferring the karuvadu and mix well.
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