Garlic Thokku (பூண்டு தொக்கு)
Thokku
பூண்டு தொக்கு

Garlic Thokku

₹120 · 200g

Garlic Thokku is a slow-cooked garlic relish — peeled garlic cloves reduced in sesame oil with red chillies, mustard seeds, tamarind and salt until the garlic softens and caramelises into a deep, pungent, sweet-spicy paste. Tamil garlic thokku is one of the more assertively flavoured entries in the condiment pantry — best suited for curd rice, plain rice with a drizzle of oil, or as a side alongside idli and dosa for those who want significant garlic flavour. Mrs. Esakkiammal cooks each batch slowly at Iyarkai Pantry, Tirunelveli. The 100g jar is a 2–3 week supply. No preservatives, artificial flavours or colours. Refrigerate after opening. The long slow cook transforms raw garlic from sharp and aggressive to mellow and sweet-savoury — quite different in character from garlic used in cooking. A consistently popular request from NRI customers.

  • side dish
  • traditional

Best For

Ingredient-led notes

Meal Companion

Pairs well with rice, idli, dosa or simple meals.

Traditional Taste

Built around familiar Tamil home flavours.

Side-Dish Ready

Pairs with rice, idli, dosa and curd rice.

Clean Label

No preservatives, artificial colours or flavours.

Based on ingredients and traditional food use. Not medical advice.

Product details

Ingredients, Use & Storage

Ingredients & Recipe Notes

  • Primary ingredient focus: garlic.
  • Thokku products are ready-to-eat side dishes for rice, idli, dosa and curd rice.
  • No preservatives, no artificial colours and no artificial flavours are used.
  • If you have allergies or strict dietary requirements, confirm the current batch ingredient list on WhatsApp before ordering.

Health & Use Context

Garlic Thokku is built around garlic, so the nutrition story comes from familiar pantry ingredients rather than artificial fortification. Customers usually choose it for meal companion and traditional taste. Use it as part of a balanced meal or snack routine, not as a medical treatment. For lab-tested product context, see Iyarkai Pantry's lab reports page where available.

Who Is This For?

Good for customers who want a ready side dish for rice, idli, dosa or curd rice.

Storage Instructions

Use a clean, dry spoon every time. Refrigerate after opening when possible and keep the lid tightly closed.

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