Desi Sarputi Fish – 1 Kg

Bring home a Bengali favorite with our premium Desi Sarputi Fish, also affectionately known as Punti. This freshwater fish is a staple in Desi households, celebrated for its delicious, slightly sweet taste and satisfying, firm texture that holds up beautifully in curries.

Our Sarputi Fish are the authentic “Desi” variety, sourced with care. They are immediately cleaned, scaled, and flash-frozen (IQF) to ensure you receive the best quality, locking in all the natural flavor and nutrients.

This fish is incredibly versatile. It’s most famous for being fried to a perfect crisp (“Punti Maach Bhaja”) or cooked into a flavorful, spicy curry (“Sarputi’r Jhal”). It’s a nostalgic taste of home, ready for your kitchen.

Benefits

• Authentic “Desi” Variety: The original, sought-after Sarputi, known for its superior taste.
• Delicious Sweet Flavor: Offers a firm, flaky, and naturally sweet taste.
• Flash-Frozen for Freshness: Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) to preserve peak flavor and texture.
• Cleaned & Convenient: Professionally cleaned and scaled, saving you valuable preparation time.
• Rich in Protein & Nutrients: A healthy source of protein and essential minerals.
• Versatile for Cooking: Perfect for frying, “jhal,” “chorchori,” or mustard-based curries.

Serving Suggestions

Our Desi Sarputi Fish is perfect for many classic dishes:

• Crispy Fried Sarputi (Maach Bhaja)
• Sarputi’r Jhal (Spicy, rich curry)
• Sorshe Punti (Cooked in a savory mustard gravy).
• Punti Maacher Chorchori (Medley with vegetables)

Storage Instructions

Keep frozen at 0°F (-18°C) or below. To prepare, thaw in the refrigerator overnight or in a sealed bag in cold water. Cook thoroughly after thawing. Do not refreeze once thawed.

Ingredients

100% Desi Sarputi Fish (Puntius sarana).