Description
Dry fish(Karuvaadu) Thokku, very good side for lots of rice items, here i used dried king fish pieces, can use any type of dried fish for this recipe..| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 6 clove | Garlic |
| 1 tsp | Fennel seed powder |
| 2 nos | Onion ( chopped) |
| 2 T | Oil |
| ½ tsp | Cumin seed powder |
| 4 nos | Curry leaves |
| Salt(as per taste) | |
| 1 T | Vinegar |
| ¼ tsp | Turmeric powder |
| 1½ tsp | Red chilli powder |
| 2 nos | Dried king fish pieces |
Instructions
Soak dry king fish pieces in hot water for 1 hr else soak them for 2 r 3 hrs (its depends upon the type of the fish)..this will soften the fish pieces n wash out the salt from the fish..then wash out thoroughly for 3 r 4 times with water,shred the fish pieces with ur fingers.
Heat oil in the pan n add chopped onions, stir them well, once they r transparent add fennel seed powder n garlic (smashed or chopped into small pieces).Stir everything for 5 minutes, add the shredded fish pieces with them n stir it..now add the chilli powder n salt if needed.
Add half cup of water, n cook them for 10 minutes, now add vinegar to the fish pieces n cook them until the oil gets separates from the thick gravy, add the curry leaves n put off the stove.
Dry fish thokku is ready to eat..can also add tomatoes pieces in this recipe..
4 Comments
Hi Priya?
Nice post….
Can i use tamarind in place of vinegar?
hi priya
is vinegar a must for this recipe or shall we use any alternatives
Nice one… I only eat karuvadu sambol. slightly similar to this.
boil karuvadu. drain water… scramble it… thalitham pani konjam grated coconut pottu 2 mins stir panni apuram scrambled dried fish poduvanga… fry it for a couple of mins & serve with lime…
i thought sri lankan & indian food totally different.. but you are posting all similar to our recipes… GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
Arthi
Priya very good recipe.. i have been waiting 4 this recipe
thanx 4 sharing