From Our Family's Hands
To Your Plate
Three generations of coastal wisdom. Traditional karuvadu made the way it's always been — with salt, sun, and love.
Born by the Sea, Raised with Tradition
Mom's Salty Fish began not as a business, but as a way of life. For generations, our family has lived along the Tamil Nadu coastline in the small fishing village of Vanagiri — waking before dawn, heading out to sea, and returning with the day's fresh catch.
It was our grandmother who first started drying fish the traditional way — laying them out under the open Tamil Nadu sky, seasoned with natural sea salt, turned by hand each day. No shortcuts. No chemicals. Just patience and the warmth of the sun.
Today, we carry that same tradition forward. Every batch of karuvadu we prepare is made exactly as it was three generations ago — fresh catch sourced directly from local fishermen, cleaned and dried naturally, and packed with care to reach families across India who crave that authentic coastal flavor.
Vanagiri Village, Tamil Nadu
Where every morning begins at the sea and every evening ends with the smell of fish drying in the golden sun.
The Mom's Salty Fish Difference
We don't just sell dry fish. We share a tradition that has fed families for over a century.
100% Fresh Catch
Fish sourced daily from local Vanagiri fishermen — never frozen before drying. You get the real thing.
Sun-Dried Naturally
Dried the traditional way under the Tamil Nadu sun. No artificial dryers, no chemicals, no shortcuts.
No Preservatives
Just fish and sea salt. That's it. The natural drying process is the only preservation we use.
Hand-Prepared
Every piece is cleaned, salted, and turned by hand. The same way our grandmother taught us.
Family Business
Not a factory. A family. You're buying directly from the people who make it — with pride.
Vacuum Sealed
Packed airtight to lock in freshness and aroma, and shipped safely to any corner of India.
Ships Pan-India
Free delivery within Tamil Nadu. Flat ₹60 for all other states. We bring the coast to you.
Direct Support
Have a question? You're talking to the family, not a call center. We're always just a WhatsApp away.
Our Karuvadu Collection
A variety of traditional dry fish prepared with the same care, no matter which type you choose.
Nethili Karuvadu
Tiny but full of flavor. Anchovies dried to crispy perfection — the most popular karuvadu variety.
Vanjaram Karuvadu
King mackerel dry fish — prized for its meaty texture and bold, smoky flavor.
Eral Karuvadu
Sun-dried prawns that add an intense umami punch to any dish.
Sura Karuvadu
Dried shark — a traditional delicacy, especially loved in coastal Tamil Nadu cooking.
Kanava Karuvadu
Dried squid with a chewy bite and distinctive taste, perfect for coastal curries.
& More Varieties
Catfish, ribbon fish, pomfret and more — all available in our full product range.
Rooted in Vanagiri, Tamil Nadu
Vanagiri is a small coastal village in Tamil Nadu where fishing is not just a livelihood — it's a heritage. Our family has lived and worked here for generations, and every batch of karuvadu we make carries the spirit of this place.
When you order from Mom's Salty Fish, you're not just buying dry fish. You're supporting a traditional family business from a small Tamil Nadu village, keeping centuries-old practices alive.
Vanagiri, Tamil Nadu
Coastal Tamil Nadu