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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
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Common Name: Pabda Fish / Butter Catfish
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Scientific Name: Ompok Pabda
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Found In: Freshwater bodies in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
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Texture: Soft, delicate, boneless
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Taste: Mild, sweet, buttery, and non-fishy
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Bones: Almost boneless (few soft pin bones)
✅ Health Benefits of Pabda Fish
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High Protein: Excellent source of lean protein.
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Low in Fat: Especially beneficial for heart and weight-conscious people.
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Rich in Omega-3: Good for brain health, heart health, and skin.
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Calcium & Phosphorus: Supports strong bones and teeth.
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Vitamin D & B12: Helps with immunity, red blood cell formation, and nerve health.
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Anti-inflammatory: Due to essential fatty acids.
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Easily Digestible: Suitable for kids and elderly.
🍽️ How to Eat Pabda Fish
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Best enjoyed in curry, mustard gravy, pan-fried, steamed, or light grilled forms.
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Commonly served with steamed rice.
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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
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Texture: Very soft and silky
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Flavor: Sweet, mild, and buttery
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Odor: Not strong or fishy
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Suits Well With: Mustard, coconut, curd, tomato, and light spices
🍛 5 Indian Recipes (with Quantity)
1. Pabda Macher Jhol (Bengali Style Curry)
Ingredients:
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Pabda fish – 500g (4 medium-sized)
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Potato – 1 large, diced
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Tomato – 1 medium, chopped
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Mustard oil – 3 tbsp
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Green chilies – 3
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Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
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Red chili powder – 1 tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Water – 2 cups
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Panch phoron – ½ tsp (optional)
Steps:
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Clean fish and marinate with salt + turmeric for 10 mins.
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Heat mustard oil, lightly fry the fish (30 secs/side), remove.
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Add panch phoron, green chilies, tomatoes, potatoes.
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Add spices + water. Boil till potatoes soften.
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Add fish. Simmer 5 mins. Serve hot with rice.
2. Pabda Fish in Mustard Gravy (Shorshe Pabda)
Ingredients:
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Pabda fish – 4 pcs
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Black mustard seeds – 1 tbsp
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Yellow mustard seeds – 1 tbsp
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Green chilies – 3
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Mustard oil – 3 tbsp
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Turmeric – 1 tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Water – 1.5 cups
Steps:
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Soak mustard seeds & grind with chilies into a smooth paste.
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Fry fish lightly.
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Add paste + water to oil. Cook 5 mins.
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Add fish, simmer 10 mins. Drizzle raw mustard oil on top.
3. Pabda Doi Maach (Fish in Yogurt Curry)
Ingredients:
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Pabda fish – 500g
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Curd – ½ cup (whisked)
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Onion – 1 finely chopped
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Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
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Turmeric – ½ tsp
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Garam masala – ½ tsp
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Mustard oil – 3 tbsp
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Salt – to taste
Steps:
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Fry fish lightly.
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In same oil, add onion, ginger-garlic, cook till golden.
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Add whisked curd + turmeric + salt.
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Add ½ cup water. Cook 5 mins.
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Add fish, cook 7–8 mins. Garnish with garam masala.
4. Pabda Fish with Coconut Milk
Ingredients:
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Pabda – 500g
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Coconut milk – 1 cup
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Curry leaves – 1 sprig
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Green chilies – 2
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Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
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Turmeric – ½ tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Oil – 2 tbsp
Steps:
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Heat oil, crackle mustard seeds.
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Add green chili, turmeric, curry leaves.
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Add coconut milk + salt. Simmer 5 mins.
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Add fish. Simmer 10 mins gently. Serve with rice.
5. Pabda Tomato Curry (South Indian style)
Ingredients:
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Pabda – 4 pcs
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Ripe tomato – 2, chopped
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Onion – 1, sliced
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Garlic – 5 cloves, minced
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Tamarind paste – 1 tsp
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Curry leaves – 1 sprig
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Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
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Turmeric – ½ tsp
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Red chili powder – 1 tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Oil – 2 tbsp
Steps:
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Sauté mustard seeds, garlic, curry leaves.
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Add onion + tomato. Cook till mushy.
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Add tamarind, turmeric, chili, salt + 1 cup water.
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Add fish. Simmer 10 mins. Serve hot.
🌍 5 Non-Indian Recipes
1. Pabda Fish Pan-Seared in Lemon Butter
Ingredients:
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Pabda fillet – 500g
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Butter – 2 tbsp
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Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
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Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
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Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp
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Salt + black pepper – to taste
Steps:
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Heat butter, add garlic.
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Add fish, cook 2–3 min/side.
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Drizzle lemon juice + parsley.
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Serve with steamed veggies.
2. Grilled Pabda with Herbs
Ingredients:
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Pabda – 4 pcs (whole, cleaned)
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Olive oil – 2 tbsp
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Thyme – 1 tsp
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Rosemary – 1 tsp
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Lemon zest – ½ tsp
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Salt + pepper – to taste
Steps:
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Marinate fish with herbs, oil, salt, pepper.
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Grill on medium heat 4–5 min/side.
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Serve with couscous or roasted potatoes.
3. Pabda Fish Tacos
Ingredients:
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Pabda fillet – 300g
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Corn tortillas – 4
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Lettuce – 1 cup, shredded
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Avocado – 1 sliced
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Lime – 1
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Cumin – ½ tsp
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Chili powder – ½ tsp
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Salt – to taste
Steps:
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Season fish with cumin, chili, salt.
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Pan fry 2 min/side.
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Place in warm tortillas with lettuce, avocado, lime juice.
4. Pabda Fish Thai Curry
Ingredients:
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Pabda – 500g
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Thai red curry paste – 2 tbsp
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Coconut milk – 1.5 cups
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Fish sauce – 1 tbsp
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Basil leaves – handful
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Sugar – 1 tsp
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Oil – 1 tbsp
Steps:
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Heat oil, fry curry paste.
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Add coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar.
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Simmer, add fish and cook for 10 mins.
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Add basil leaves. Serve with jasmine rice.
5. Baked Pabda Fish with Garlic and Lemon
Ingredients:
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Pabda – 4 pcs
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Olive oil – 2 tbsp
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Garlic – 4 cloves, crushed
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Lemon slices – 4
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Salt + pepper – to taste
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Fresh dill – 1 tsp (optional)
Steps:
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Preheat oven to 180°C.
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Place fish on baking tray, add garlic, lemon, oil, seasoning.
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Bake for 20 mins. Serve hot with salad.
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