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Pabda Fish / Butter Catfish 1 Kg

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Pabda Fish / Butter Catfish 1 KgNote: The weight mentioned refers to the full weight of the fish. If you opt for cutting, please be aware that the weight will be reduced by 20% to 50% depending on the fish species and the type of cutting chosen. Pabda Fish Overview Common Name: Pabda Fish Butter Catfish Scientific Name: Ompok Pabda Found In: Freshwater bodies in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal Texture: Soft, delicate, boneless Taste: Mild, sweet, buttery, and non fishy Bones: Almost

Note: The weight mentioned refers to the full weight of the fish. If you opt for cutting, please be aware that the weight will be reduced by 20% to 50% depending on the fish species and the type of cutting chosen.

🐟 Pabda Fish Overview

  • Common Name: Pabda Fish / Butter Catfish

  • Scientific Name: Ompok Pabda

  • Found In: Freshwater bodies in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal

  • Texture: Soft, delicate, boneless

  • Taste: Mild, sweet, buttery, and non-fishy

  • Bones: Almost boneless (few soft pin bones)


✅ Health Benefits of Pabda Fish

  1. High Protein: Excellent source of lean protein.

  2. Low in Fat: Especially beneficial for heart and weight-conscious people.

  3. Rich in Omega-3: Good for brain health, heart health, and skin.

  4. Calcium & Phosphorus: Supports strong bones and teeth.

  5. Vitamin D & B12: Helps with immunity, red blood cell formation, and nerve health.

  6. Anti-inflammatory: Due to essential fatty acids.

  7. Easily Digestible: Suitable for kids and elderly.


🍽️ How to Eat Pabda Fish

  • Best enjoyed in curry, mustard gravy, pan-fried, steamed, or light grilled forms.

  • Commonly served with steamed rice.

  • Avoid deep frying – the soft flesh can break easily.


🔬 Nutritional Value (per 100g raw fish)

Nutrient Value
Energy ~90 kcal
Protein 18-20 g
Fat 2-3 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids ~1 g
Calcium ~120 mg
Phosphorus ~150 mg
Vitamin D ~150 IU
Vitamin B12 ~1.5 mcg

🧂 Taste Profile

  • Texture: Very soft and silky

  • Flavor: Sweet, mild, and buttery

  • Odor: Not strong or fishy

  • Suits Well With: Mustard, coconut, curd, tomato, and light spices


🍛 5 Indian Recipes (with Quantity)

1. Pabda Macher Jhol (Bengali Style Curry)

Ingredients:

  • Pabda fish – 500g (4 medium-sized)

  • Potato – 1 large, diced

  • Tomato – 1 medium, chopped

  • Mustard oil – 3 tbsp

  • Green chilies – 3

  • Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Water – 2 cups

  • Panch phoron – ½ tsp (optional)

Steps:

  1. Clean fish and marinate with salt + turmeric for 10 mins.

  2. Heat mustard oil, lightly fry the fish (30 secs/side), remove.

  3. Add panch phoron, green chilies, tomatoes, potatoes.

  4. Add spices + water. Boil till potatoes soften.

  5. Add fish. Simmer 5 mins. Serve hot with rice.


2. Pabda Fish in Mustard Gravy (Shorshe Pabda)

Ingredients:

  • Pabda fish – 4 pcs

  • Black mustard seeds – 1 tbsp

  • Yellow mustard seeds – 1 tbsp

  • Green chilies – 3

  • Mustard oil – 3 tbsp

  • Turmeric – 1 tsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Water – 1.5 cups

Steps:

  1. Soak mustard seeds & grind with chilies into a smooth paste.

  2. Fry fish lightly.

  3. Add paste + water to oil. Cook 5 mins.

  4. Add fish, simmer 10 mins. Drizzle raw mustard oil on top.


3. Pabda Doi Maach (Fish in Yogurt Curry)

Ingredients:

  • Pabda fish – 500g

  • Curd – ½ cup (whisked)

  • Onion – 1 finely chopped

  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp

  • Turmeric – ½ tsp

  • Garam masala – ½ tsp

  • Mustard oil – 3 tbsp

  • Salt – to taste

Steps:

  1. Fry fish lightly.

  2. In same oil, add onion, ginger-garlic, cook till golden.

  3. Add whisked curd + turmeric + salt.

  4. Add ½ cup water. Cook 5 mins.

  5. Add fish, cook 7–8 mins. Garnish with garam masala.


4. Pabda Fish with Coconut Milk

Ingredients:

  • Pabda – 500g

  • Coconut milk – 1 cup

  • Curry leaves – 1 sprig

  • Green chilies – 2

  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

  • Turmeric – ½ tsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Oil – 2 tbsp

Steps:

  1. Heat oil, crackle mustard seeds.

  2. Add green chili, turmeric, curry leaves.

  3. Add coconut milk + salt. Simmer 5 mins.

  4. Add fish. Simmer 10 mins gently. Serve with rice.


5. Pabda Tomato Curry (South Indian style)

Ingredients:

  • Pabda – 4 pcs

  • Ripe tomato – 2, chopped

  • Onion – 1, sliced

  • Garlic – 5 cloves, minced

  • Tamarind paste – 1 tsp

  • Curry leaves – 1 sprig

  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

  • Turmeric – ½ tsp

  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Oil – 2 tbsp

Steps:

  1. Sauté mustard seeds, garlic, curry leaves.

  2. Add onion + tomato. Cook till mushy.

  3. Add tamarind, turmeric, chili, salt + 1 cup water.

  4. Add fish. Simmer 10 mins. Serve hot.


🌍 5 Non-Indian Recipes

1. Pabda Fish Pan-Seared in Lemon Butter

Ingredients:

  • Pabda fillet – 500g

  • Butter – 2 tbsp

  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced

  • Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp

  • Salt + black pepper – to taste

Steps:

  1. Heat butter, add garlic.

  2. Add fish, cook 2–3 min/side.

  3. Drizzle lemon juice + parsley.

  4. Serve with steamed veggies.


2. Grilled Pabda with Herbs

Ingredients:

  • Pabda – 4 pcs (whole, cleaned)

  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp

  • Thyme – 1 tsp

  • Rosemary – 1 tsp

  • Lemon zest – ½ tsp

  • Salt + pepper – to taste

Steps:

  1. Marinate fish with herbs, oil, salt, pepper.

  2. Grill on medium heat 4–5 min/side.

  3. Serve with couscous or roasted potatoes.


3. Pabda Fish Tacos

Ingredients:

  • Pabda fillet – 300g

  • Corn tortillas – 4

  • Lettuce – 1 cup, shredded

  • Avocado – 1 sliced

  • Lime – 1

  • Cumin – ½ tsp

  • Chili powder – ½ tsp

  • Salt – to taste

Steps:

  1. Season fish with cumin, chili, salt.

  2. Pan fry 2 min/side.

  3. Place in warm tortillas with lettuce, avocado, lime juice.


4. Pabda Fish Thai Curry

Ingredients:

  • Pabda – 500g

  • Thai red curry paste – 2 tbsp

  • Coconut milk – 1.5 cups

  • Fish sauce – 1 tbsp

  • Basil leaves – handful

  • Sugar – 1 tsp

  • Oil – 1 tbsp

Steps:

  1. Heat oil, fry curry paste.

  2. Add coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar.

  3. Simmer, add fish and cook for 10 mins.

  4. Add basil leaves. Serve with jasmine rice.


5. Baked Pabda Fish with Garlic and Lemon

Ingredients:

  • Pabda – 4 pcs

  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp

  • Garlic – 4 cloves, crushed

  • Lemon slices – 4

  • Salt + pepper – to taste

  • Fresh dill – 1 tsp (optional)

Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

  2. Place fish on baking tray, add garlic, lemon, oil, seasoning.

  3. Bake for 20 mins. Serve hot with salad.

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