Puti Tray is a small freshwater fish commonly found in rivers, ponds, canals, and wetlands of Bangladesh and India. It is very popular in rural diets and local markets.
Appearance:
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Small, slender body
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Silvery-gray color, sometimes 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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Typically 20–100 grams
Taste:
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Soft, tender, and mildly flavored flesh
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Few tiny bones, easy to eat
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Perfect 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 (Puti Tray Fry)
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Cooked in light curry (machher jhol)
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Often included in mixed small fish dishes in villages
| Weight | N/A |
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| Size | 250 GM |
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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
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
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
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:
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:
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.
Taste:
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Firm, tasty flesh with fewer bones
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Considered very nutritious and healthy
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Often recommended for weak or recovering patients
Nutritional Value:
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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
Uses:
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Cooked in curries (shol machher jhol)
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Fried or roasted with spices
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In traditional medicine, shol is believed to help in healing after surgery or illness
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
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