LOTIA FISH (IQF)লটিয়া মাছ
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Origin & Habitat:
Lotia fish is a freshwater fish commonly found in rivers, canals, ponds, and wetlands of Bangladesh and India. It is a small fish that is very popular in local markets and village diets.
Appearance:
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Small, slender body
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Silvery-gray color with a shiny belly
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Smooth skin with tiny scales
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Narrow head with small fins
Weight:
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Usually 20–150 grams
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Small size makes it ideal for quick cooking
Taste:
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Soft, tender, and mildly flavored flesh
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Few fine bones, easy to eat
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Very suitable for curries and frying
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, healthy for all ages
Uses:
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Fried whole (Lotia Fry)
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Cooked in light curry (machher jhol)
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Sometimes used in mixed small fish dishes in villages
Origin & Habitat:
Lotia fish is a freshwater fish commonly found in rivers, canals, ponds, and wetlands of Bangladesh and India. It is a small fish that is very popular in local markets and village diets.
Appearance:
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Small, slender body
-
Silvery-gray color with a shiny belly
-
Smooth skin with tiny scales
-
Narrow head with small fins
Weight:
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Usually 20–150 grams
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Small size makes it ideal for quick cooking
Taste:
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Soft, tender, and mildly flavored flesh
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Few fine bones, easy to eat
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Very suitable for curries and frying
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, healthy for all ages
Uses:
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Fried whole (Lotia Fry)
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Cooked in light curry (machher jhol)
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Sometimes used in mixed small fish dishes in villages
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Shol fish, also known as Snakehead Murrel, is a freshwater predatory fish found in rivers, canals, ponds, and swamps across Bangladesh, India, and Southeast Asia. It’s locally called Shol in Bengali.
Appearance:
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Long, cylindrical body that looks snake-like
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Dark brown or blackish on top, lighter on the belly
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Large mouth with sharp teeth
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No scales on the head (smooth surface)
Weight: Usually 500 grams – 3 kg, but some grow up to 6–7 kg in natural rivers.
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Firm, tasty flesh with fewer bones
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High-quality protein
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Rich in iron, calcium, and phosphorus
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Contains omega-3 fatty acids and amino acids that help in tissue repair
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Cooked in curries (shol machher jhol)
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Origin & Habitat:
Long Baim (sometimes called Spiny Eel) is a freshwater fish found in rivers, ponds, canals, and wetlands of Bangladesh, India, and Southeast Asia. It prefers muddy bottoms and slow-moving waters.
Appearance:
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Long, snake-like body (hence called Long Baim)
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Brownish or grayish body with black spots or stripes
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Has small spines and a pointed snout
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Looks like a snake but is a true fish (eel family)
Weight & Size:
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Usually 100 grams to 1 kg
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Can grow up to 1–1.5 feet long
Taste:
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Flesh is soft, tasty, and boneless-like texture
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Considered a delicacy in many rural areas
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Often enjoyed by older people for its smooth meat
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Rich in iron and calcium
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Traditionally believed to help in weakness and recovery after illness
Uses:
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Popular in curry (baim machher jhol)
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Cooked with mustard paste or vegetables
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Sometimes fried whole
Origin & Habitat:
Puti is a very common freshwater fish found in rivers, ponds, canals, and wetlands of Bangladesh, India, and other South Asian countries. It’s small in size and very popular in rural and urban diets.
Appearance:
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Small-sized fish, usually 20–100 grams
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Shiny silvery body, sometimes with light golden shade
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Slender body with small scales
Weight: Generally under 100 grams, but some varieties grow larger.
Taste:
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Very tasty and flavorful
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Soft flesh with tiny bones
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Popular for village-style curries and fries
Nutritional Value:
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Rich in protein
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High in calcium and phosphorus (good for bones)
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Contains vitamins and minerals essential for health
Uses:
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Eaten fried (crispy puti fry)
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Cooked in light curry (machher jhol) with vegetables
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Often dried and stored in rural areas
Origin & Availability:
Lakka fish is commonly found in rivers and coastal waters of Bangladesh, India, and other parts of South Asia. It’s a freshwater and sometimes brackish-water fish, available in local markets throughout the year.
Appearance:
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Medium-sized fish, elongated body
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Silver-gray in color with a slightly darker back
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Smooth skin with small scales
Weight: Usually ranges between 200 grams to 1.5 kilograms.
Taste:
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White, soft, and flaky flesh
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Mild in flavor, easy to cook
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Few fine bones, which makes it good for curries and fries
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Low in fat
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Contains calcium, phosphorus, and essential minerals
Uses:
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Popular for traditional curries (machher jhol)
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Fried or grilled
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Sometimes dried and preserved in coastal areas
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Origin & Habitat:
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
Uses:
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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:
Khorol Bata is a small freshwater fish found in rivers, canals, beels, and ponds of Bangladesh and Eastern India. It belongs to the Bata fish family, which is quite common in rural markets.
Appearance:
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Small to medium size, usually 50–200 grams
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Slender body, silver in color with a shiny belly
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Dorsal side (top) slightly darker
Weight: Typically under 200 grams, though bigger ones can be found.
Taste:
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Very tasty, rich in flavor
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Flesh is soft and fine
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Small bones, but locals enjoy eating it whole (fried or curried)
Nutritional Value:
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High in protein
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Rich in calcium and phosphorus (good for bones)
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Contains omega-3 fatty acids
Uses:
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Often eaten fried (crispy style)
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Cooked as a curry with potatoes or vegetables
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Popular in village-style meals
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