In Kerala, it is known locally as karimeen. In Tamil Nadu, it is known locally as the pappan or pappa [5] In Goa, the fish is known as kalundar. [6] In Odisha, the local name is kundal. [7] In Sri Lanka this fish is known as Mal koraliya.

Jul 13, 2019 · Kerala has recently declared pearl spot as its official fish. The fish should be marketed so vigorously that both the domestic and the overseas tourists should be tempted to visit the state, just to have a taste of the delectable karimeen delicacies. There are more than a hundred different species of fishes in our seas and lakes.

Karimeen (lat. Etroplus suratensis) is a brackish water and freshwater fish native to Kerala, Odisha, and Goa in India, and Sri Lanka. It is a popular delicacy in local cuisine and is especially renowned for dishes like karimeen pollichathu, where the fish is …

Jun 21, 2011 · Kerala state fish karimeen is one most important fish species in kerala. This article describes the nutritive value and importance of Karimeen. Along with that the habitat styles of karimeen and karimeen farming methods are also incorporated.

Dec 7, 2024 · The tastiest Karimeen (black pearl spot fish), a cherished delicacy in Kerala’s cuisine, can be found in the backwaters of Kanjiracodu (Kanjirodu) in Kollam and Azheekode in Kodungallur, according to a recent report by the Kerala University of …

Jul 1, 2024 · The Karimeen, scientifically known as Etroplus suratensis, thrives in Kerala’s unique brackish waters, where freshwater rivers meet the sea. Adorned with silvery green scales, dark stripes, and a scattering of pearl-like spots, the Karimeen is a sight to behold in the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, Kochi, and the expansive Vembanad Lake ...

Jul 31, 2019 · Kerala Karimeen Pollichathu is a ‘star’ dish very popular in top rated hotels and restaurants. Native to Allepey, this Kuttanadan fish preparation is unique and interesting. Cleaned Pearl spot fish or Karimeen is marinated with a blend of rich spicy masala and baked in a …

Oct 14, 2008 · Karimeen (Pearl Spot or Pearlspot), which belongs to the Cichlidae family is a perennial favorite with the fish loving Keralites. It is a brackish water fish found in the lakes, rice fields, canals and ponds of South India and Sri Lanka but can survive in fresh water and highly saline water for short periods.

Karimeen is the green chromide fish (Etroplus suratensis) which is a species belonging to cichlid fish from freshwater and back waters in southern India and Sri Lanka. It is known by different names in different languages - Pearl spot in English, karimeen in Malayalam, koral in Bengali, kundal in Oriya and Kalundar in Konkani.

Dec 29, 2017 · Karimeen Pollichathu is a Kerala speciality fish and the most popular delicacy from the Kerala Cuisine. Pearl Spot fish wrapped and cooked in banana leaf. Juicy, tender and flavorful fish.