What is pabda fish and why is it expensive?

Pabda is a small, catfish-like river fish prized for its buttery, boneless flesh. It's expensive because it's wild-caught (not farmed), delicate to handle, and available in limited quantities. At Siliguri Fresh Mart, Pabda is priced based on daily market rates.

How to cook pabda fish?

The most popular preparation is Pabda Shorshe — cooked in a mustard paste sauce with green chillies and nigella seeds. Lightly fry the fish, then simmer in the mustard sauce for 2-3 minutes. Don't overcook — Pabda is delicate and cooks quickly.

Ompok pabda

Fresh Pabda (Butterfish) — Delicate & Flavourful

Small, buttery pabda from North Bengal rivers — the most elegant fish in Bengali cuisine, delivered fresh.

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About Pabda (Butterfish) Fish

Pabda (Ompok pabda), also known as Butterfish, is one of the most refined fish in Bengali cuisine. Its small, elongated body contains soft, buttery flesh with very few bones — making it a favourite for those who prefer delicate flavours. Pabda is traditionally cooked in a light mustard sauce (pabda shorshe) or simply steamed with minimal spices to let the natural sweetness shine. Our Pabda is sourced fresh from Teesta and Mahananda rivers. Limited daily availability — order early.

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein

18g per 100g

Omega-3

Moderate

Fat

Low

Calories

82 kcal

Best Cooked As

Shorshe Pabda (mustard)SteamedLight CurryPaturi

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