Origin & Habitat:
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Found in coastal rivers, estuaries, and brackish water areas of Bangladesh and India
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Common in the Sundarbans, coastal Bay of Bengal region, and tidal rivers
Appearance:
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Medium-sized shrimp
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Light gray or translucent body with brownish or deer-like spots on the shell (hence the name Horina)
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Long antennae and slender legs
Weight & Size:
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Usually 30–100 grams each
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Can grow up to 10–15 cm long
Taste:
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Sweet, tender, and flavorful flesh
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Less oily, mild aroma
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Preferred for frying, curries, and grills
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Rich in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12
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Low in fat and calories
Uses:
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Fried (Horina Chingri Fry)
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Cooked in curry (chingri machher jhol)
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Grilled, steamed, or used in mixed seafood dishes
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Carp is one of the most common freshwater fish in the world. Native to Europe and Asia, it is now widely farmed across the globe, including Bangladesh, India, China, and the USA.
Appearance:
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Medium to large size
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Thick body with large shiny scales
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Colors vary from silver, golden to grayish-black
Weight: Can range from 1–15 kg depending on species and environment.
Taste:
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Mild and slightly sweet flavor
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Firm but tender flesh
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Some species have fine bones, while others have fewer bones
Nutritional Value:
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Rich in protein
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Contains omega-3 fatty acids
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Good source of vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium
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Widely used in curries (machher jhol in Bengali cuisine)
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Grilled, fried, or baked
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Origin & Habitat:
Star Baim is a freshwater spiny eel found in rivers, canals, ponds, and wetlands of Bangladesh, India, and Southeast Asia. It prefers muddy or sandy bottoms and comes out mostly at night to feed.
Appearance:
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Long, slender, snake-like body
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Brownish or grayish color with small dark spots or star-like patterns along the body
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Narrow pointed head with small barbels
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Looks like a small snake, but it is a true fish
Weight & Size:
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Typically 100–500 grams
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Can grow up to 1–1.5 feet long
Taste:
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Soft, tender flesh
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Less bony compared to other small fishes
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Considered a delicacy in rural areas
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Contains iron, calcium, and phosphorus
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Traditionally believed to give strength and aid recovery
Uses:
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Cooked in curries (baim machher jhol)
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Fried or pan-roasted
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Often prepared with mustard paste or mild spices
Origin & Habitat:
Tailla fish is a freshwater fish commonly found in rivers, canals, and ponds of Bangladesh, India, and some other South Asian regions. It is a popular local fish, often available in wet markets.
Appearance:
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Medium-sized, elongated body
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Silver-gray color with a darker back
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Smooth skin with fine scales
Weight: Generally ranges from 250 grams to 2 kilograms, depending on age and habitat.
Taste:
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Flesh is soft, juicy, and tasty
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Contains moderate bones but easy to eat
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Popular in traditional home-style curries
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Contains calcium, iron, and phosphorus
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Good source of vitamin B complex
Uses:
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Very popular for making machher jhol (fish curry)
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Can be fried, curried, or cooked with vegetables
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Sometimes used in festive meals in villages
Origin & Habitat:
Kalibaush is a popular freshwater fish in South Asia. It is commonly found in rivers, haors, beels, and ponds of Bangladesh and India.
Appearance:
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Elongated, slightly flattened body
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Silvery with a golden tint
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Darker back (dorsal side)
Weight: Typically ranges from 250 grams to 2 kilograms.
Taste:
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Soft and flavorful flesh
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Medium-sized bones, but easy to eat
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Excellent for curries and stir-fried dishes
Nutritional Value:
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Rich in protein
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Contains Vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus
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Low in fat, making it healthy
Uses:
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Popular in traditional village-style cooking
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Cooked in curries with potatoes, eggplant, or lentils
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Also suitable for frying and pan-roasting
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Nature: Known for rapid breeding and low-cost farming, making it very popular among fish farmers.
Appearance: Flattened body, usually silvery or gray, sometimes with a darker shade.
Weight: Typically ranges from 200 grams to 2 kilograms.
Taste: Mild and soft flesh with fewer bones, making it convenient for cooking and eating.
Nutritional Value:
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Rich in protein
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Low in fat
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Origin & Habitat:
Rani Puti is a freshwater fish commonly found in rivers, ponds, canals, and wetlands of Bangladesh, India, and neighboring South Asian countries. It is a popular small fish in rural and urban diets.
Appearance:
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Small-sized, slender body
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Silvery-white color with a slight golden tint
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Smooth skin with tiny scales
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Pointed head and small fins
Weight:
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Usually 20–100 grams
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Very small compared to common freshwater fish
Taste:
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Soft, tender, and mild-flavored flesh
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Few tiny bones, easy to eat
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Very popular for frying whole or cooking in light curries
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Contains calcium, phosphorus, and essential vitamins
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Low in fat, suitable for all ages
Uses:
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Fried crispy (Rani Puti Fry)
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Cooked in light curry (machher jhol)
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Often included in mixed fish dishes in village-style meals
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