Below are the best and easiest South Indian recipes you can make using paal sura karuvadu.

1. Paal Sura Karuvadu Kuzhambu (Traditional Curry)

Ingredients

• Paal karuvadu – 1 cup
  
• Small onions – 1 cup
  
• Garlic – 10 cloves
  
• Tamarind – small lemon-size
  
• Tomato – 2
  
• Curry leaves
  
• Chilli powder & coriander powder
  
• Coconut paste
  
• Mustard + fenugreek seeds
  

How to Make

1. Heat oil and temper mustard & fenugreek.
   
2. Add onions, garlic, curry leaves → sauté well.
   
3. Add tomatoes, spices, tamarind water.
   
4. Add cleaned paal sura karuvadu.
   
5. Cook for 20–25 minutes.
   
6. Add coconut paste & boil till thick.
   

Taste:
Rich, aromatic and perfect with rice or idli.

2. Dry Shark Fish Fry (Masala Varuval)

Ingredients

• Dry shark fish (cleaned)
  
• Chilli powder
  
• Pepper
  
• Salt (if needed)
  
• Lemon
  
• Oil
  

Method

1. Marinate the cleaned dry shark fish with masala.
   
2. Rest for 10 minutes.
   
3. Shallow fry until crispy.
   

Tip:
Sprinkle pepper & lemon juice after frying for extra taste.

3. Paal Sura Thokku

Steps:

1. Sauté onions, garlic, ginger.
   
2. Add chopped tomatoes and masalas.
   
3. Add softened dry shark fish pieces.
   
4. Cook until it becomes semi-dry.
   

Perfect with curd rice, dosa, or chapati!

4. Dry Shark Fish Podimas

A light and healthy dish.

Steps:

1. Boil paal sura karuvadu for 5 mins.
   
2. Shred into fine pieces.
   
3. Sauté with onions, green chilli, turmeric, pepper & coconut.
   

Soft, flavourful, and simple—best for beginners.

Best Side Dishes with Paal Sura Karuvadu

• Steamed rice
  
• Curd rice
  
• Rasam
  
• Millets
  
• Lemon rice
  
• Chapati
  
• Idly/Dosa
  
• Wheat dosa
  

Paal karuvadu blends well with almost every Indian dish due to its balanced flavour.

How to Store Dry Milk Shark for Longer Freshness

To maintain its quality and natural taste:

Use Airtight Container

Prevents moisture and dust.

Store in a Cool & Dry Place

Sun-Dry Occasionally

Leave under sunlight for a few hours every month.

Avoid Refrigerating (Unless Humidity Is High)

If storing in the fridge, keep in the freezer section.

Why You Should Cook with Paal Sura Karuvadu

If you enjoy coastal flavours but want something light-textured and easy to prepare, dry shark fish is perfect.

Beginner-friendly

Nutritious & wholesome

Works for tons of recipes

Affordable and long-lasting

Traditional taste with modern flexibility

Paal karuvadu is one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep at home for quick weekday meals or special weekend feasts.

Final Thoughts

Dry Milk Shark—whether you call it paal sura karuvadu, paal karuvadu, or dry shark fish—is a truly special seafood option with a unique flavour, excellent nutrition, and endless cooking possibilities. Its creamy undertone and soft texture make it stand out among other dried fish varieties.

Whether you want to cook a spicy kuzhambu, crispy fry, podimas, or flavour-packed thokku, this ingredient elevates every dish. Add it to your kitchen collection and explore the taste of traditional coastal cooking at its best!