Top 10 Fishes in India


1. Rawas (Indian Salmon)

Rawas is one of the most loved and popular edible fish. Rawas is widely available in India and is famous for its pink to orange meat with a mild flavor. It is specifically an oily fish, which means it consists of oil almost all over its body. A salmon fillet, which is a boneless piece of fish is said to have around 30% of the oil. This oil is though great for your health containing Omega 3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D.

2. Katla (Indian Carp or Bengal Carp)

Katla is a freshwater fish and is majorly found in the lakes and rivers of Assam and North India. A fully-grown fish can weigh up to 2 kg. It is a very widely consumed fish again oily. The fish is a rich source of essential fatty acids and protein.

Katla contains a pretty good ratio of omega6 to omega 3 which is 0.7. The mercury level in this fish is moderate, which is safe enough to eat.

3. Rohu (Rohu or Carpo Fish)

Rohu is a freshwater fish and is a member of Carp family. The fish is majorly available in Northern as well as central India. The fish averagely weighs up to 2 kilograms and is mostly consumed for its meat. It is again rich in Omega Fatty acids.

4. Bangda (Indian Mackerel)

Indian Mackerel or popularly known as Bangda belongs to the list of staple fishes of India. It is a saltwater fish found in the Indian Oceans and the seas around. The fish is oily and therefore is a great source of protein and Omega 3.

5. Rani (Pink Pearch)

Rani is a very common freshwater fish in India. The fish is pink in color, small in size and with a mild flavor. The fish is called as lean fish since it has only 5% body fat. If having protein is your only intention then this fish is a great option.

6. Surmai (King Fish/Seer Fish)

The fish is extremely popular as well as an expensive one. It is most popular in South and Central India. Surmai is categorically mackerel and is rich in protein, omega 3 and other vitamins.

7. Pomfret

Pomfret is an exotic fish that is extremely enjoyed in India. It falls under the category of butterfish vastly found in South Asia including the Indian Ocean. The fish is not an oily one and has white meat which is highly-delicious. Silver, white and black pomfret are popular in India.

8. Hilsa

National fish of Bangladesh. Hilsa is very popular in Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Andhra Pradesh. It contains a high ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 which is 0.1. This delicious fish has a tender meat.

9. Kekda (Crab)

Kekda is not a fish but is a very healthy seafood. Crab meat is as healthy as any oily fish. It is also rich in Selenium that reduces the dangerous effects of mercury.

10. Jhinga (Prawns and Shrimps)

Both Prawns and Shrimps can be found in salt water as well as fresh water. Both are almost same in taste. They just differ in size as prawns are bigger than shrimps.

Make sure you get the fishes from a reliable source that promises to offer fresh and hygienic seafood. You can also have all these at your doorsteps by ordering from

Source:medium.com

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